Official Soulcalibur IV Thread

[LegendaryArcturus]

Self-proclaimed Official Soulcalibur IV Thread here. <br />
<br />
<br />
Returning characters in Soulcalibur IV: <br />
Ivy <br />
Taki <br />
Tira <br />
Siegfried <br />
Mitsurugi <br />
Yoshimitsu

[Fnords]

Great idea for a thread!
I'll try to add the info I find when searching.

Really looking forward to this title, it's imho
by far the best fighting franchise and the
title I'm looking forward to most.
Yes! Even more then FFXIII and MGS4 :cool:

A bit sad that I can't play SC3 on my European PS3 :pale
But hey I still got my PS2.

My hopes for this title:
Online with voice communication and leaderboards!
Making all characters useful and original
That they throw in at least 3 new characters
At least 1 new style of fighting
Support for all arcade sticks
Some character customizationLets hope for a great game!

[woy]

Woo hoo! :D It sounds really good. I can't wait to see if they have it at E3.

[cek12345]

Here is a link to some Soul Calibur IV scans from the new EGM. Enjoy.

Hopefully this has not been posted.

http://www.onthexbox.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8898

[Fnords]

Soul Calibur 4 will include online play!
http://www.psu.com/node/11820


As online becomes an increasingly important part of gaming, one genre has generally resisted the network-oriented push. Fighting titles were deemed too quick to put online, with developers generally agreeing that lag ruined the fighting experience. Last generation's iterations of Mortal Kombat (http://www.psu.com/node/11820#) were pioneers in the area, yet didn't require such split-second reactions when compared to a title like Virtua Fighter 5. However, beat-'em-up developers finally appear to be jumping on the online bandwagon as the latest EGM recently confirmed that Soul Calibur IV will feature online play when it hits the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2008.

"What's changed this time round is that the next-gen platforms (http://www.psu.com/node/11820#) have network infrastructure already in place," says Soul Calibur IV Director Katsutoshi Sasaki. "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."

Give yourself a pat on the back, as developers really do listen to you (apparently). Also more good news: your customizable characters (the system introduced in SCIII is returning) will be playable online as well. "We definitely want to allow users to fight with their customized characters during online play (http://www.psu.com/node/11820#). But we're unsure whether or not you'll be able to trade characters with friends."

More news on Soul Calibur IV when it's availablePoint #1 on my list, check! Great news.

[woy]

Damn I'm so hyped for this game. Almost as hyped as I am for Killzone, MGS4, Heavenly Swornd and Ninja Gaiden Sigma. This is my favorite fighter period.

[Shakala]

I swear to you that I read somewhere that Chuck Norris is supposed to be a secret god mode character haha. I'll see if I can find the link. Hilarious if it's true.

[HellsJester]

Who do you guys think will be the guest characters?

[RedOrb_Collector]

Mitsurugi will be the best character as always.

[HellsJester]

Mitsurugi will be the best character as always.

Knightmare > Kilik > Mitsurugi.
100% confirmed total lol

[RedOrb_Collector]

Knightmare > Kilik > Mitsurugi.
100% confirmed total lol

Bullspit. You have it completely reversed.

haha.

[Thorzilla]

Siegfried FTW

Daaamn that game is looking amazing...SCIII looked way too good for a PS2 game...oh man!

[woy]

Yay next gen boobs FTW lol! On a serious note, I can't wait to play as Siegried and Nightmare my 2 favorite characters in the game. Mitsurugi looks like he may be interesting again. I hate what they did to his moves list in SC3.

[cek12345]

Yay next gen boobs FTW lol!
I definitely agree with that. Heh. Anyways..... the game seems to be shaping up to be a (in a way) true next-gen fighter. I love the graphics and the article itself sounds interesting. I have a good feeling about this game.

On a side note: Glad they showed Taki, she looks good.

[Fnords]

http://www.the-magicbox.com/0706/game070626a.shtml

Awesome screens!

[LegendaryArcturus]

I just updated the first post with something you guys brought up in this thread.

All future SC4 players: Post the character(s) from the game you will use primarily for the online matches.

[HellsJester]

I just updated the first post with something you guys brought up in this thread.

All future SC4 players: Post the character from the game you will use primarily for the online matches.

I will not go online but i use Nightmare, Kilik, and Mitsuragi.

[LegendaryArcturus]

Is there no other people on the forums picking up the game?


All future SC4 players: Post the character(s) from the game you will use primarily for the online matches.

It'd be interested to know whether or not Kilik will play like he did in Soulcalibur 2.

[IWAO]

I know this haven't anything to do with this subject,but why are those betrayers Namco (I wish that Kazuya were real,so could he have gave them a big lesson man) making Tekken 6 look so rubbish,even if it have been in development more than Soul Calibur IV,but it looks like last gen,and it does also look so bad at this time guys:(

But here's the high-res of those screenshots:

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/4093/soul414ix8.jpg
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/703/soul415hg2.jpg
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/1702/soul416lr4.jpg
http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/2499/soul417dj7.jpg

& here's the high-res of those scans also:

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/3757/4v66bttwa8.jpg
http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/8532/4mwkrkgal1.jpg
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/6697/5x44gicsj7.jpg
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/6316/664lg1zfg8.jpg
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/1558/677gisysr2.jpg
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/1558/677gisysr2.jpg

[IWAO]

So who does the screenshots & scans look?Heh they're at least better than the Tekken 6 ones.But which did have better graphics in the last gen Tekken 5 Dark Resurrection or Soul Calibur 3 -("Please without fanboyistic trolling")-

PS:*I'm just sarcastic guys,because I think Namco makes the footages of this game console ones,so it's therefor it doesn't look like Tekken 6,that the lastest ones were only 50% beta ones,so it'll look stunning at the console version*

[SonKitty]

I'm looking forward to this game too.

Not sure who I'll be if I play online. Although Siegfried's my favorite, I never really latched onto playing as him a lot. I really like Tira's new look so maybe I'll start using her more.

Here's another scan:
http://www.animecentral.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/SC4Siegfried001.jpg

[woy]

I'll use Siegried, Nightmare, Mitsurugi, Kilik and Sophitia for my online battles. I'm very skilled with all 5 characters since I've been playing Soul Calibur since the dreamcast. My favorite character would have to be Siegfried though.

[LegendaryArcturus]

http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/12980
I noticed any of you guys didn't post the trailer for the game from E3 2007. I find it odd that a "certain" someone who have an interest in the game didn't post anything about the video.

The new character in the game (in armor) appear to use a lance and a short sword. The gameplay/graphics appear to be much smoother. The launch property seem to be increased since it appear that you can launch your opponent pretty high in the air. Siegfried appear to use some sort of ice-based special attack while Nightmare seem to be able to use fire element but so far, he haven't used it in the trailer.

[woy]

Holy crap!!! I hadn't seen the new trailer yet until now! :shock: WOW! I love the graphics!!!

[cek12345]

Hopefully this has not been posted before. I don't think it has so far. http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/13068 this is the SoulCalibur IV 1up special, or as they call it the "The 1UP Show @ E3: Soul Calibur IV."
If this has been posted then please remove. Thank you :-)

Edit: Sorry, I just checked the video out. Nothing new, just basically a recap of what we know from the EGM issue. Sorry about that. :-(

[Itaintrite]

Here are the new screenshots from Gamersyde. Feel free to add to first post.

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/8383/12860008ph2.jpg
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/6356/12860001be7.jpg
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/763/12860002iu8.jpg
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/5751/12860003iu1.jpg
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/4773/12860004pk2.jpg
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/179/12860005lc9.jpg
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/417/12860006nn3.jpg
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1517/12860007vb1.jpg

[Alyxm]

Self-proclaimed Official Soulcalibur IV Thread here.


Something I got from EGM #218 (August 2007).
The characters confirmed in Soulcalibur IV are:
-Ivy
-Taki
-Tira
-Siegfried
-Mitsurugi
-Yoshimitsu
-Nightmare

Something about the characters:
-Siegfried is featured using Soulcalibur and have an icy-like armor
-Nightmare is more of a demonic living armor with Soul Edge
-Taki's costume design will be familiar
-New characters aren't initially revealed

Something about gameplay:
-Stages may be consisted of multiple areas
-It can lead to fewer ring-outs overall
-Many elements of the existing gameplay will be greatly improved
-There will be changes for the Guard Break mechanic
-There'll be a new gameplay that will let you win that doesn't involve the health gauge
-Tag play won't be in
-The developers will push for online play

Something about the story:
-It will be more about Soul Edge and Soulcalibur, Nightmare and Siegfried, and the conflict between those two.


Keypoints from EGM #218 (August 2007) Soul Calibur IV will run 60 frames per second(this was revealed previously).
The amount of detail in the game will be amazing! “The leather straps on Ivy’s thighs make real-time indentations into her skin as she fights.”
The development team is putting so much detail into the game that they are actually rendering Taki’s nipples under her leotard.
New characters will be kept under wraps and revealed closer towards the release date.
“Guard Impact” is back.
Stage design is still very early in development. Make sure to take note of these screens as the game progresses.
The stages will be far more interactive and play a bigger role in battle. They use Zasalamel’s clock tower stage as an example.
The development team is hoping to reduce the rate of ring out victories by making stages much larger than before.
The game will be based on the Soul Calibur III engine and will be reworked from the ground up for balance reasons.
Patching the game is possible if any issues come up with gameplay, but “we don’t intend to make a game that needs to be patched at a later date.”
The health gauge is going to be changed. There will be a way to beat your opponent that doesn’t involve the health gauge or ring outs.
No tag-team play.
In regards to Soul Calibur on the PSP: “We’re happy to hear that players would like to see Soul Calibur on the PSP, so we’ll keep that in mind.”
The “Create A Soul” mode is getting major improvements, such as being able to change your characters voice and certain customizations that will have an effect on gameplay.
Online custom character trading is a possibility, as well as bringing your custom character to a friend’s house.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/796/796048p1.html

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/796/796195p1.html

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3160573


http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3160923&sec=PREVIEWS

IGN Video (http://media.ps3.ign.com/media/739/739576/vids_1.html)
Images from The-MagicBox.com June 26, 2007 (http://the-magicbox.com/0706/game070626a.shtml)
Images from 1up.com July 10, 2007 (http://www.1up.com/do/media?cId=3160240&sec=IMAGES)
E3 2007 Trailer July 10, 2007 (http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/12980)
E3 2007 Images July 10, 2007 (http://www.gamersyde.com/news_4622_en.html)

The game looks amazing, a real push up from Soul Caliber 3, cant wait, and awesome presentation for the game man, well done!

Here are the new screenshots from Gamersyde. Feel free to add to first post.

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/8383/12860008ph2.jpg
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/6356/12860001be7.jpg
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/763/12860002iu8.jpg
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/5751/12860003iu1.jpg
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/4773/12860004pk2.jpg
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/179/12860005lc9.jpg
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/417/12860006nn3.jpg
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1517/12860007vb1.jpg
OMG wow, this game is really looking like the best visual fighting out there, the art design and believability of the characters look amazing, and may I say.... BOOBS

[LegendaryArcturus]

Gamersyde posted a few pages in the latest Famitsu Weekly about Soul Calibur IV. Sophitia, Cassandra and Voldo are confirmed to be in the game.
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_4791_en.html

[girlgamer1984]

Good idea for the thread. But I am disappointed; where is my fav little kid Talim.

[LegendaryArcturus]

I can't find the exact original source of the translation. Instead, the translation was posted from different location without any reference to where did the translation come from. I can't verify the...

[girlgamer1984]

God IVY SURVIVED...Why cruel world...Oh why must you torment me this way. http://e.deviantart.com/emoticons/c/cries.gif

[Sephiroth7924]

I wonder if ivy is gonna be in sc5.She getting a little old imo.

[LegendaryArcturus]

I updated the first post with the link to the images and arts of Soul Calibur IV specifically about Cassandra, Sophitia, and Voldo.
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_4817_en.html

[woy]

Awesome stuff. Thanks for the update.

[girlgamer1984]

I wonder if ivy is gonna be in sc5.She getting a little old imo.

She's only 32 she's not that old for God sake, quite young actually.

[LegendaryArcturus]

Soul Calibur IV trailer from TGS 2007. The source is Gametrailers.com
TGS 07 Trailer (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/25176.html)
TGS 07 Trailer HD (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/25175.html)

I noticed any of you guys didn't post the TGS 2007 trailer for the game either.

[woy]

Thanks LegendaryArcturus. The game just keeps getting better and better. I can't wait to buy it. :D It's my favorite fighting game.

[girlgamer1984]

Thanks for the trailer LA. + rep for you. :]

[LegendaryArcturus]

Why would you guys not post anything here for me?

New images of Soul Calibur IV featuring Cassandra and Mitsurugi. October 26, 2007. Gamesradar.
http://www.gamesradar.com/us/ps3/game/images/index.jsp?releaseId=20070613105150193045&page=1

[XXYoungJinXX]

This, Tekken 6, and SF4, has me excited but I am concerned about one major thing in SC4: the balance. I remember arguing this and there were some that thought I was the biggest fighting player newb on the planet. News flash! SC3 (PS2) is completely broken and was unworthy of one of the biggest fighting game tournaments in the world, Evolution. How games like MvC2 still goes considering what it is is a different story though XP!!!

I sincerely hope they'll put out a beta test game online or something and let the players really get a feel and give some feedback for this game. I would do this for any game, especially a fighting game where the players can really show what developers are over/under looking. What made SC3 so ridiculous were the amount of bugs in the game, also the infamous G22 bug and throw cancels that any tournament hosting SC3 had to make some rules for this. Bring back the Guard Impact factor in this game too as it's not nearly as punishable as it was before, and a player should be rewarded for doing those precise defense moves. I have high hopes for the future fighting games, but there can be simple steps for these companies to really make these games play-worthy for years to come.

[IWAO]

To the ones,that is looking at these screenshots,and maybe thinking "Hmm why doesn't Tekken 6 look like that yet?" or "It's the same freaking company,so why can't they handle to make these good 2 games look equally atleast" or "Meh Tekkens graphics have always not been good until Namco first begun their work on the console version", so is it because Namco makes every Tekken game first at the arcades,and then after a year or less,so do they release a game,that surprises everyone,that thought this game will probably sucks,and the graphics is like some cartony ones.

And btw, so will Tekken 6 come after Soul Calibur IV,and not before,so just give Namco a chance,because they're working on finally releasing some 720p @ 60 FPS HD screenshots of Tekken 6 in mid November or mid December 2007, so please don't make me waste some times/minutes on explaining why Soul Calibur IV does look (Maybe because the vid footage does look better, than the screenshots, that I do everytime post) better, because it's console software they're using, so please don't ignore Tekken 6, because it's first in 2008 Tekken 6 will be developed on the console software,and use the Full HD 1080p @ 60 FPS graphics, so please keep the dirty negative comments wait some months before using them guys.

And btw so do I hope the Playstation 3 version will look best,because Namco is familiar with the Sony tools and software, so this must be possible as exclusive made Playstation 3 games blows the other exclusives on the other consoles:)

PS: I'll be posting these screenshots in better quality maybe today,so here's another thing to add,if you want (To the person, that started this thread xD.)

[LegendaryArcturus]

New images of Soul Calibur IV by Gamersyde. I noticed none of you guys post this one either.
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_5662_en.html

[MaskofSanity]

I only want one thing from Soul Calibur IV - fix Ivy. I spent an age and a half perfecting my Ivy game and then Namco went and broke her on SC3. The new strategies I had to come up were nowhere near as dynamic or effective as SC2 Ivy.

[LegendaryArcturus]

CES 2008: Soulcalibur IV Shown
The Force is strong with some of the must-see new fighters in Namco's anticipated brawler sequel.
by Matt Casamassina

January 9, 2008 - At a Las Vegas-held press event this week, third-party publisher Namco showed off a playable build of the anticipated 3D fighter sequel Soulcalibur IV. Press gathered at club Blush in the illustrious Wynn hotel (a resort that houses its very own Ferrari dealership) for the festivities, which included everything from jumping dance music and a full bar to a presentation of the much-hyped game itself. Naturally, IGN's own editors took a break from CES 2008 coverage to stop in and see the new fighter, whose cast of blade-wielding brawlers now features such stars as -- are you ready? -- Yoda and Darth Vader from a galaxy far, far away. You just pre-ordered, didn't you?

Soulcalibur IV is coming to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The ballyhooed franchise has remained at the tip-top of its respective genre due to its balanced and quick controls, deep fighting system and celebrated selection of characters -- a roster that has in previous games encapsulated such stars as Todd McFarlane's Spawn and Nintendo's very own Link of Zelda fame.

Namco introduced the game with a sizzle trailer -- what the company's EVP of sales and marketing called a "visual delight" -- which set up the gameplay demonstrations to follow. The short video montage showcased several different characters, including Siegfried and Nightmare, as they battled across a variety of different landscapes, many of them destructible. The footage displayed the fighter's polished visual style complete with stunning character and environment art, crisp high-definition graphics, advanced facial animation systems and more, and everything ran smoothly at 60 frames per second, a staple of the franchise.

Company reps said that Soulcalibur IV has been "completely recreated for both the PS3 and Xbox 360," and introduces several innovations. Obviously, high-definition graphics, but also a "completely new battle system," an expanded customization mode in which gamers can personalize their character and change the way they interact, as well as what they do, but also take these fully-tailored creations online. And finally, an all-new storyline that will reveal some big secrets that will "blow your mind."

The Soulcalibur Galactic Battle serves as the means to introduce both Yoda and Darth Vader into the roster. A separate montage video built up to the appearance of the major characters. "From all over the world they come in search of vengeance, honor, salvation," a voice-over announced during a selection of different clips from the game. "Driven by the desire to wield the soul swords. But the swords may have met their match." At this point in the video, the screen faded to black and we could only hear Darth Vader's trademark breathing. Then, both new fighters were shown for the first time and looking spectacular. Attendees on-hand for the event erupted into applause. At the same time, actors dressed in Stormtrooper outfits busted in through the door, led by Darth Vader himself.

Fans should note that Darth Vader is an exclusive character in the PlayStation 3 build of the game, whereas Yoda will flip into the air and take down enemies exclusively on Xbox 360. (We can only imagine the system-advocate wars which are bound to explode over this news, but we're staying neutral on this one.) After the reveal, the game's director noted: "When we see Yoda jump in our game, we're like 'Oh, that's definitely Yoda. That's definitely him.' And we we see Vader using the Force, we're like 'Oh, look at Vader. He's badass.'"

Unfortunately, Vader and Yoda weren't playable at the show. In the two stages of the game we saw during the demo, only three characters got that honor: Cassandra, Mitsurugi and Taki. We should also add that we walked the entire show floor tonight in search of a PS3 running SoulCalibur IV, but there were none to be found. For now at least, it looks like the game is only being shown on 360.

Soulcalibur IV is coming to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 this summer. Namco says that with this game "two beloved properties" have come together for "one beloved game," clearly referring to the addition of Star Wars fighters. We have to admit, while they may seem incredibly out of place in this universe, the Star Wars fanboys in us are delighted to see Vader and Yoda in this fighter.

IGN is off to play the game now so look out for more detailed impressions in the near future.
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/844/844634p1.html

I noticed you didn't post this one either.

January 31, 2008
A new series of screenshots of the game. Maxi, Yun Sung and Seung Mina are confirmed in the game. You guys didn't post this one either.
http://media.ps3.ign.com/media/739/739576/imgs_1.html

February 29, 2008
A new series of screenshots of the game. Kilik, Lizardman and Xianghua are confirmed in the game. You guys didn't post this one either.
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_6067_en.html
This leave Cervantes, Rock, Setsuka, Talim, Yoshimitsu and Zasalamel unseen in the game.

[girlgamer1984]

I only want one thing from Soul Calibur IV - fix Ivy. I spent an age and a half perfecting my Ivy game and then Namco went and broke her on SC3. The new strategies I had to come up were nowhere near as dynamic or effective as SC2 Ivy.

I would say that they should fix her broken ugly face as well. It is getting uglier with every game...I just cannot seem to bear the torture whilst I look at her....

Oh and thanks for the PM LA. I wonder when will I get to see my fav Kid Talim. I mean I can totally kick any players ass with her. Also, I liked her agility in SCIII a lot. She was quite slow in SCII. + rep for you LA.

[Doc Evils]

Found a boxart?

http://www.gamestop.com/common/images/lbox/270174brp.jpg

[girlgamer1984]

Looks cool....Whhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaattt!!????? Is that darth wader? Oh no. Stars wars strikes again. May the force be with this game, because it will need all the force in the world to make me like it now.

[Doc Evils]

Looks cool....Whhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaattt!!????? Is that darth wader? Oh no. Stars wars strikes again. May the force be with this game, because it will need all the force in the world to make me like it now.

PS3 version has Darth Vader exclusive and 360 version has Yoda Exclusive.

[arthur56k]

i really never liked the block buttonsetup, but the game was really cool to me

[LegendaryArcturus]

Famitsu unveils Soul Calibur IV's version of Maxi, along with a new girl fighter named Scheherazade. Would you be interested in this new character?
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_6124_en.html

[Kauldron]

Maxi looks like, well Maxi.

The new girl looks cool. Her sword kinda looks like she would fight like Xianghua.

Her stance however reminds me of that cheap ass Rapheal. Looks like a fencing character.

[LegendaryArcturus]

http://www.gamersyde.com/news_6213_en.html
New pics of Scheherazade posted on Gamersyde.

[Tomza]

Cant wait for this!! the online should be way fun.

[LegendaryArcturus]

http://www.gamersyde.com/news_6222_en.html
http://www.gamersyde.com/gallery_8085_en.html
Angol Fear, Amy, Zasalamel, and Cervantes are in the game. This leave Rock, Setsuka, Talim and Yoshimitsu unseen in the game.

http://www.spaziogames.it/content2/news/foto_grande.asp?id_orig=88313&id=88313&tipologia=generali&foto=1&num_foto=1
http://www.soularchive.jp/SC4/character/index.html
Rock, Talim, and Yoshimitsu are confirmed in the game. This leave Setsuka and possibly Inferno/Charade/Edge Master.

I find it odd that Rock look like a rhinoceros this time around.

[girlgamer1984]

Thanks for posting the new screens LA. I was worried that Talim was not included in the game. + rep. :]

[Angol Fear]

Good ol' Yoshimitsu is back thank goodness.

[girlgamer1984]

yoshimitsu was originally a soulcalibur character.

[Angol Fear]

He was on Tekken first then Soul Calibur,correct me if I'm wrong on this.

[IWAO]

He was on Tekken first then Soul Calibur,correct me if I'm wrong on this.
He have been in the Tekken series since the first one, and then in Soul Calibur 2 did they add him to the series, and in my opinion, so is Tekken's Yoshimitsu still the best one:mrgreen:

[Angol Fear]

You mean Soul Calibur,mate that's when they added Yoshi to the roster.

[girlgamer1984]

Wait wasn't he in tekken first...Lol I said the other way around, Sorry my mistake.

[Angol Fear]

It's okay that you got it mixed up,we all get confused.

[IWAO]

You mean Soul Calibur,mate that's when they added Yoshi to the roster.
As far as I know, so was it the second one as they did also include Heihachi as a guest character there... Or else do I need to see a screenshot before believing what you're talking about mate:-?

[Angol Fear]

You never played the first soul calibur?

[IWAO]

You never played the first soul calibur?
Nope. But I may get the 4th one, and maybe get the previous ones. But Tekken will always be my nr.1 fightning game, so it's therefore I don't care that much about the other fightning games;)

[Angol Fear]

Well good luck with that then dude.

[LegendaryArcturus]

http://www.gamersyde.com/news_6384_en.html
Some more pictures of Talim, Yoshimitsu and Rock.

[girlgamer1984]

Thanks LA! I would have given you more rep, but I cannot for the time being.

[IWAO]

But Tekken's Yoshimitsu does somehow still look more solid and better guys:)

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/3057/18yoshimitsulhi2.jpg

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/4247/yosldj0.jpg (http://imageshack.us/?x=my6&amp;myref=)

[Angol Fear]

It sucks that he doesn't have his saber anymore,well theres always Tekken 7.

[LegendaryArcturus]

Ashlotte is announced as a new bonus character in Soul Calibur 4

Some news regarding Ivy in the game (http://kotaku.com/391421/namco-bandai-in-shock-soul-calibur-breast-cover+up)

[RedOrb_Collector]

But Tekken's Yoshimitsu does somehow still look more solid and better guys:)

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/3057/18yoshimitsulhi2.jpg

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/4247/yosldj0.jpg (http://imageshack.us/?x=my6&amp;myref=)

Yoshimitsu always looks ace in Tekken. Not so much in SC.

[Shin Asura]

I'm glad they addressed the ring out issue

[girlgamer1984]

Did I miss something? What about the ring out issue?

[Ragnorok64]

If that bit about the developers having so much attention to detail that they'll render Taki's nipples underneath her body suit is true, then I predict it's only a matter of time until it gets hacked and somehow causes a huge controversy.

[Shin Asura]

Did I miss something? What about the ring out issue?

Ring outs were the bane of past SC games, they increased the ring size to allow more movement

[--Voldo--]

Setsuka
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/7410/1211353576650pv0.jpg
(http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/7410/1211353576650pv0.jpg)

[IWAO]

Setsuka
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/7410/1211353576650pv0.jpg
Again mate. Posting scans here isn't allowed, so hurry up and post a link instead!!

[girlgamer1984]

Too late; Moi is going to report him. Lol I am just kidding.

[Kaze]

I've actually never experienced any Soul Calibur games before. For my gaming years I have never been attracted to fighting games. But this one seems to have caught my eye. However is it just pure pick a fighter and kick another fighters ass game; or does it have a story background to it?

[Shin Asura]

I've actually never experienced any Soul Calibur games before. For my gaming years I have never been attracted to fighting games. But this one seems to have caught my eye. However is it just pure pick a fighter and kick another fighters ass game; or does it have a story background to it?

Every character is tied into Soul Calibur / Edge to a certain degree, each have their reason for wanting it or destroying, whether it be revenge, damnation or perseverance

They all have their own storyline, pretty detailed for a fighting game

I've played the game since the beginning, you always get your moneys worth with any of the Soul games

[LegendaryArcturus]

Kaze: You can look at the story content in original Soul Calibur. There's a reason why it got a perfect score of 10/10.

Images (Shura, Ashlotte, Setsuka) May 23, 2008 (http://www.gamersyde.com/news_6530_en.html)
Apparently, Setsuka's confirmed in the game. The other familiar characters not confirmed in the games are Hwang, Li Long, Abyss, Night Terror, Edge Master, Charade and Inferno.

Have you noticed that all of the bonus characters so far are female?

More videos from Ubidays.
Transcendance Trailer HD (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/34522.html)
Darth Vader's gameplay (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/34526.html)
Yoda's gameplay (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/34530.html)

[girlgamer1984]

Why did they bring Setsuka, who now has joined the club of "breast experiment gone wrong" club? I thought, she was a pretty lame character. +rep

[We Are Ninja]

Good ol' Yoshimitsu is back thank goodness.
Yoshimitsu never "fit" in Tekken to me. Who brings a massive sword to a fist fighting tournament?? Why do they allow it every year? Why doesn't he just hack everyone to pieces?

He gels much better in the SC universe, IMO.

That said, I can't wait for IV. I've been a huge fan of the series since Soul Blade back on PS1. Taki was, is, and always will be win.

[SonKitty]

More videos from Ubidays.
Transcendance Trailer HD (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/34522.html)


^Finally, some new male hotness added to the game. My interest in this game is rekindled.

[Vulgotha]

This game looks awesome. The vader videos got me real excited.

[IWAO]

Yoshimitsu never "fit" in Tekken to me. Who brings a massive sword to a fist fighting tournament?? Why do they allow it every year? Why doesn't he just hack everyone to pieces?

He gels much better in the SC universe, IMO.

That said, I can't wait for IV. I've been a huge fan of the series since Soul Blade back on PS1. Taki was, is, and always will be win.
Sorry dude, but he's more a Tekken character, and have been this since Tekken 1:mrgreen:

[Vulgotha]

I agree with We Are Ninja here IWAO. Yoshimitsu does better fit the Soul Calibur universe.

[IWAO]

I agree with We Are Ninja here IWAO. Yoshimitsu does better fit the Soul Calibur universe.
Just because his sword or what mate? Anyway Tekken 6's Yoshimitsu is still an awesome one according to the ones, that have played him:P

[Vulgotha]

Yup his sword. And his armor.

He clicks better in such a fantasy medieval time period.

[Metal Militia]

Yup his sword. And his armor.

He clicks better in such a fantasy medieval time period.

I agree, it was annoying that he hardly used his sword in Tekken (except for the odd harikari! :D)

[IWAO]

I agree, it was annoying that he hardly used his sword in Tekken (except for the odd harikari! :D)
Don't worry dude, because in Tekken 6, so does he have 3-4 swords, and he does use them more now, and he can put them back in a bag or somewhere in the back place in his armor/body:)

[RedOrb_Collector]

SC Yoshimitsu and Tekken Yoshimitsu are entirely two different beings in style and gameplay.

Tekken Yoshimitsu fits the sci fi element of Tekken as he is basically an alien or something.

Whereas SC Yoshimitsu could be considered an Ogre for justice or what not, to fit with the medieval myths and legends theme.

Tekken Yoshimitsu would fit in SC as well as Darth Vader does. i.e. Not at all. :P

(not that I'm not excited for Darth Vader mind you)

[Metal Militia]

Don't worry dude, because in Tekken 6, so does he have 3-4 swords, and he does use them more now, and he can put them back in a bag or somewhere in the back place in his armor/body:)

Last Tekken game I played was T3, way back on PS1. :D

I am looking forward to both T6 and SCIV but I worry that I won't have anyone to play them with as my friends seem to be under some illusion that DOA is somehow a better fighter than Namco's marvelous offerings. :?

[IWAO]

Last Tekken game I played was T3, way back on PS1. :D

I am looking forward to both T6 and SCIV but I worry that I won't have anyone to play them with as my friends seem to be under some illusion that DOA is somehow a better fighter than Namco's marvelous offerings. :?
Tekken 6 does have an online mode, so I and the other people here, and specially them in my group "Tekken Fanatics Home = TFH" will also join you in the online lobby/lobbies in Tekken 6's online mode! So don't worry:P

[wyeth124]

Seeing this thread make me really excited for the game. Many thanks and +rep.

[LegendaryArcturus]

It was brought up that the game will have 32 character slots. There are 24 known familiar characters already. Namco said there will be 3 new characters (initially?) among with Darth Vader/Yoda and bonus characters. Excluding the bonus characters, that's 28 character slots taken up. All bonus characters could take up only one character slot like in the previous game. There could be just one character slot for your own custom characters, and another for random custom character. The last character slot can be used for randomly selecting a regular character.

There usually is a character with random fighting style that change each round. According to what I said above, that character could be one of the three new characters. It could be the new guy in the latest Transcendance Trailer (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/34522.html). The problem is that there's no room for Li Long or Hwang (bonus characters?). It's odd that either of those characters weren't revealed before the new guy in the trailer. I guess there won't be any familiar boss character (Inferno, Abyss or Night Terror) playable nor will either Edge Master or Charade be playable. That's assuming my theory on how the 32 character slots will be used is true.

What are your thoughts?

[Vulgotha]

Vader looks really awesome. I can't wait to play as him and Nightmare. I hope he's a legitimate character and not labeled "Cheap" (and thusly banned in tournaments) or conversely under powered. I want him to be legitimate.

[LegendaryArcturus]

Usually, only the regular characters are allowed in tournaments. Darth Vader/Yoda is likely to be banned in the tournaments.

[We Are Ninja]

Yup his sword. And his armor.

He clicks better in such a fantasy medieval time period.
Yah, the sword makes him seem really, really out of place. Not that he's a bad character, it's just that a sword-wielding alien android thing has no place in a martial arts tournament. One swing of his sword and opponent would be bleeding all over the arena.

[Angol Fear]

New char from Star Wars named Starkiller is going to be in the game.

[HellsJester]

New char from Star Wars named Starkiller is going to be in the game.

Aye.
And people complained Nariko wouldnt work because she was too new.
They are adding a character where the only game they are in isnt even out yet.

[MMaC]

Aye.
And people complained Nariko wouldnt work because she was too new.
They are adding a character where the only game they are in isnt even out yet.

i reckon Nariko would had fit into the game perfectly.

[Vulgotha]

Whoa- what? A new Star wars character?


Edit: aaah Vader's apprentice eh? He's really in there? Can anybody confirm?

[Zabuza]

Whoa- what? A new Star wars character?


Edit: aaah Vader's apprentice eh? He's really in there? Can anybody confirm?

The only proof I could find at the moment was on gamespot.
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6192140.html

Edit: Kotaku seems to believe it as well http://kotaku.com/5013743/darth-vaders-apprentice-joins-soulcalibur-iv-cast

[IWAO]

So how many characters is there in Soul Calibur IV guys?

[Zabuza]

Probably at least 31 for each console.

[DrFeelgreat]

Whoa- what? A new Star wars character?


Edit: aaah Vader's apprentice eh? He's really in there? Can anybody confirm?


http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/9776/baddudewu4.jpg

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7692/baddude2jf4.jpg

Jesus christ, Soul Calibur 4? More like Clown Car 4. How many newcomers are we gonna get?

[Ragnorok64]

I was just thinking. It's likely that Lightsabers will be available as custom weapons. I might be able to make some of my characters from the Star Wars RPG (pen and paper) :DD.

[DrFeelgreat]

Alright all, I have some pics of the guy. 56k warning.

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii287/AvengeRodriguez/baddude5.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii287/AvengeRodriguez/baddude6.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii287/AvengeRodriguez/baddude7.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii287/AvengeRodriguez/badudde8.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii287/AvengeRodriguez/badude3.jpg
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii287/AvengeRodriguez/badude4.jpg

[Sam_From_Space]

To be honest, I've never played a Sc game in my life, the fighting doesn't appeal to me, the story sounds like a crazy mans ramblings, and the graphics were never cutting edge, but...

This is going high on my list of games to buy, it's shaping up well, there's frickin' Darth Vader in it, and the graphics are pretty darn sweet!

[LegendaryArcturus]

Hi guys! Darth Vader's apprentice will be in the game.
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_6607_en.html

[DrFeelgreat]

Hi guys! Darth Vader's apprentice will be in the game.
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_6607_en.html


2 posts above you.


:-?

[LegendaryArcturus]

Hiya! Want to watch the gameplay video of the game?
http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/19307

Why were some of my links in the first post converted into videos?

[hisame]

It will be interesting if they can do character pack with SC4.

[Fenris]

That guys fighting stance just screams Ninja.

[hisame]

That guys fighting stance just screams Ninja.

You watch too many moives.
The reverse short sword fighting stance was never a ninja stance.
It was popular to use that stance in ninja moives,
because of it's speed and highly defensive style.
However it's actually from a sword stance in south west of china.

[LegendaryArcturus]

Posted the Soul Calibur IV media blowout @ TeamXbox (http://features.teamxbox.com/xbox/2232/Soulcalibur-IV-Media-Blowout/p1) in the first post. Here's the other thread (http://www.ps3forums.com/showthread.php?p=2948019) about this.

Something I got from the videos:
First battle.
Hilde's moves
BT A? 0:47
3B,B? 0:55. First hit launch. Second hit hit the opponent back into the ground. First hit may not hit grounded opponent (can't be sure) but second hit does.
2_8K? 0:58. A sweeping low kick.
Hilde lost her middle armor piece around 0:58 in the video.

Third battle.
66A? 0:22. High horizontal attack.
B,B,B? 0:24. 3-hits combo that may hit high, hit mid, then hit high.
66B? 0:32. Long-ranged attack that hit mid and have knockdown attribute.
6A? 0:34. Horizontal attack that hit high.
BT B. 0:37. Hit mid.
Unknown. 0:49. Jump into air and attack. Had her back turned for a moment.
6B? 0:57. Hit mid.

In Hilde's command layout, A mostly likely correspond to her sword and B mostly likely correspond to her spear.

[Shin Asura]

Why did they bring Setsuka, who now has joined the club of "breast experiment gone wrong" club? I thought, she was a pretty lame character. +rep

Every fighting game needs a chick that fights with an umbrella?

Honestly I think it's to end the storyline, if I remember correctly she wanted revenge against Mitsurugi for something but I forgot

I shouldn't have to worry about this, but I'm hoping they continue the tradition of using Japanese language as an option, hearing Mitsurugi say "hisatsu" in english is just horrid

[LegendaryArcturus]

Setsuka use an iaito which was simply hidden within the parasol.

Be sure to post the characters you will use for online play so I'll know what character(s) you will use when I start playing online matches with you. ;)

Which version of Soul Calibur IV are you going to pick up? I noticed that most of the Soul Calibur veterans prefer PS3, PS3 version is a standard in Soul Calibur IV National tournament, and the PS3 version of the game have better sales ranking on Amazon.com and Amazon.ca than the Xbox 360 version.

http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/739576/soulcalibur-iv/images/soulcalibur-iv-20080620104832795.html
New screenshots of the game posted by IGN on June 20, 2008 featuring the custom characters.


Heap of new Soul Calibur IV info in this month’s Famitsu
June 25th, 2008 @ 16:10

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.

The info is:
Custom characters: Complete freedom for use of parts, color change, and cloth combinations.
Custom characters: Body build and muscle are also adjustable, there’s a 100 levels of modification.
Custom characters: You can change fighting styles and abilities.
Custom characters: 50 character slots.
Custom characters: Use parts obtained and equipment bought; you can build ninja looking characters.
Custom characters: You can edit 20 parts of the character, you can also change voice depths, also equip parts on existing characters.
Custom characters: Adjusting both structure and muscle build makes appearance change more visible.
Custom characters: Appearance and voice can be modified at will.
Single-player story mode: There will be character swapping.
Single-player story mode: Character change can be used to perform combos, but it depletes a meter on screen in the lower left/right side.
Single-player story mode: Teammates may suddenly join and leave at the end of the battle.
Soulless Tower mode: A Single-player mode, the goal is to reach the top.
Soulless Tower mode: Each level has treasure chests filled with goodies.
Soulless Tower mode: Opponents have the ability to swap out while fighting players.
Soulless Tower mode: You can choose multiple CAS or existing characters, CAS may be the key to victory.

Soul Calibur IV will be released on August 1 for 360 and PS3.

Thanks to Aske from Neogaf.

By Mike Bowden
http://www.videogaming247.com/2008/06/25/new-soul-calibur-4-info-in-this-months-famitsu/

Five new videos, featuring Amy, Seigfried, Ivy, Voldo, Mina, Hilde, Tira, Mitsurugi, Xianghua and Cervantes.
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_6706_en.html
www.gametrailers.com/player/35659.html
www.gametrailers.com/player/35657.html
www.gametrailers.com/player/35649.html
www.gametrailers.com/player/35635.html
www.gametrailers.com/player/35639.html

Soul Calibur IV comics.
http://japan.gamespot.com/slideshow/story/0,3800079162,20376026,00.htm

[REFLEX]

I think you have some more stuff to add to this?

[LegendaryArcturus]

http://global.yesasia.com/b5/PrdDept.aspx/code-j/section-index/pid-1011073438/
According to it, Install Game Data is 6700MB and the Game Data is 2048MB. It support NTSC 480p and 720p, and Dolby 5.1 Surround audio. However, it got debunked by Namco Bandai. (See article below)


Namco Bandai Says Soulcalibur IV Install Size "Significantly Overblown"

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.

"Those numbers are not accurate and are significantly overblown," a Namco Bandai rep told Kotaku. "The actual amount of space for the Soulcalibur IV install and save data file are inline with other games requiring this feature."

Reps did not respond to requests for more accurate (read: exact) installation sizes, nor did they comment on the hard drive requirements for the Xbox 360 version. We have an open request with Namco Bandai and Sony Computer Entertainment America to find out more.
http://kotaku.com/5021311/namco-bandai-says-soulcalibur-iv-install-size-significantly-overblown

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/s/soulcalibur4/
The HDD is required for Xbox 360 version of Soul Calibur 4.

http://www.achieve360points.com/game/soulcaliburiv/
There are 50 achievements in Soul Calibur 4 worth 1000 points.
Xbox 360 Achievement - Start of a New Era
1. Start of a New Era
Welcome to the new world of Soulcalibur!
5 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Encounter with the Unknown
2. Encounter with the Unknown
Fight against Yoda.
10 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Pursuer of the Secret
3. Pursuer of the Secret
Pursuer of the Secret.
10 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Mystery of the Swords
4. Mystery of the Swords
Clear STORY MODE on difficulty: HARD.
20 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - May the Force be with You
5. May the Force be with You
Clear STORY MODE with Yoda.
20 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - War Veteran
6. War Veteran
Clear ARCADE MODE.
10 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Hero on the Battlefield
7. Hero on the Battlefield
Clear ARCADE MODE with over 450,000 points.
20 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Legendary Hidden Treasures
8. Legendary Hidden Treasures
Acquire over 30 treasures in TOWER OF LOST SOULS.
20 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Never Ending Advance
9. Never Ending Advance
Descend 20 floors in TOWER OF LOST SOULS.
20 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Tower's New Guardian
10. Tower's New Guardian
Clear all upper floors of TOWER OF LOST SOULS.
30 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Scorpion's Sting
11. Scorpion's Sting
Win a battle with Critical Finish.
10 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Smasher
12. Smasher
Destroy all of the opponent's equipment.
10 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Iron Hammer
13. Iron Hammer
Land an attack on a taunting opponent.
10 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Death on the Battlefield
14. Death on the Battlefield
Perform 100 Critical Finishes.
30 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Like a Flowing Stream
15. Like a Flowing Stream
Perform 200 Impacts.
20 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Lost in the Moment
16. Lost in the Moment
Perform 20 Just Impacts.
30 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Quick Strike
17. Quick Strike
Perform 5 First Attacks in a row in Arcade.
10 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Swift Strike
18. Swift Strike
Perform 100 First Attacks.
20 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Mad Destroyer
19. Mad Destroyer
Perform 100 Soul Crushes.
20 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Violent Storm
20. Violent Storm
Perform 50 Wall Hits.
20 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - 10,000 Strikes of Proof
21. 10,000 Strikes of Proof
Land 10,000 attacks.
30 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Endure 1,000
22. Endure 1,000
Guard 1,000 times against attacks.
30 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Water Moon
23. Water Moon
Perform 30 grapple breaks.
20 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Distance will not Betray
24. Distance will not Betray
Reach over 10,000 meters in total movement distance in battle.
20 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - First Step as an Artist
25. First Step as an Artist
Customize a regular character.
5 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Chosen by History
26. Chosen by History
Create a custom character.
5 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Sharpened Teeth
27. Sharpened Teeth
Maximize a style's level.
20 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Equal Skill and Power
28. Equal Skill and Power
Use all skill points and set up 4 skills.
20 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Engraved into History
29. Engraved into History
Fight 100 times (Online)
30 points
Multiplayer / Co-Op achievement (2+ players)

Xbox 360 Achievement - World Class Fighter
30. World Class Fighter
Fight against 20 different fighting styles (Online).
30 points
Multiplayer / Co-Op achievement (2+ players)

Xbox 360 Achievement - World Traveler
31. World Traveler
Fight on all stages (Online).
30 points
Multiplayer / Co-Op achievement (2+ players)

Xbox 360 Achievement - Gladiator
32. Gladiator
Win consecutive Ranked Matches (Online).
20 points
Multiplayer / Co-Op achievement (2+ players)

Xbox 360 Achievement - Unknown Swordsman
33. Unknown Swordsman
Win 10 times (Online).
20 points
Multiplayer / Co-Op achievement (2+ players)

Xbox 360 Achievement - Hero King
34. Hero King
Level up to 20.
30 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Divine Punishment
35. Divine Punishment
K.O. with an Unblockable Attack.
20 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Reversal Wizard
36. Reversal Wizard
Win 20 times with low HP.
20 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Phoenix
37. Phoenix
Win with all equipment destroyed.
10 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Wandering Assassin
38. Wandering Assassin
K.O. opponent with over 20 types of weapons.
10 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Repel All Blades
39. Repel All Blades
Win perfect 30 times.
30 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Numeric God
40. Numeric God
Measure the two passages of time and win.
20 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Two Cannot Exist Together
41. Two Cannot Exist Together
Exhaust each other's power.
20 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Gathering of the Best
42. Gathering of the Best
Complete CHAIN OF SOULS.
20 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Observer of Souls
43. Observer of Souls
Collect all illustrations in Art Gallery.
30 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Sword Hunter
44. Sword Hunter
Collect all weapons for 5 characters.
15 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - The Controller
45. The Controller
Get Soul Calibur (Final Form).
20 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Wild Run to Tragedy
46. Wild Run to Tragedy
Get Soul Edge (Final Form)
20 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Looter of the Battlefield
47. Looter of the Battlefield
Collect all accessories.
20 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Wandering Weapon Merchant
48. Wandering Weapon Merchant
Collect 350 pieces of equipment.
20 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Tower of Gold
49. Tower of Gold
Acquire over 1000000 Gold.
20 points
Single Player achievement

Xbox 360 Achievement - Transcend History and the World
50. Transcend History and the World
Acquire all weapons and equipment.
50 points
Single Player achievement


Exclusive SoulCalibur 4 - full version
Neo Empire and Ubisoft proudly present the complete version of Namco's SoulCalibur 4 exclusively at BOD. Play it before the official UK release date.

With the souls in blade, the Ultimate battle unfolds… Engrave your name in history!

The latest series of the pinnacle of 3D weapon fighting “Soulcalibur” arrives on PlayStation3 /Xbox360 for a worldwide release in summer 2008! With some of the greatest ever graphics on next generation platform + the longly awaited Online battle mode will excite players worldwide!

Two swords at its ultimate form of evolution…

During the reincarnation of the Soulcalibur and Soul Edge, something else has awakened…
The battle between the two swords comes to the final phase, with the resurrection of whom created those swords.

Nightmare, in its ultimate form awaits at for Siegfried for the final battle. What lies ahead of the characters twisted by its destiny? Moreover, Sith Lord Darth Vader and Jedi master Yoda appear respectively on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 to engage the fight for the Soul Swords.

Features: Online VS – for the first time in Soulcalibur franchise
Critical Strike for each characters
New game system: AMB (Active Matching Battle)
Many new interactive stages including refined familiar stages
Enhanced Character Creation mode
Numerous DLC
Special guests: Yoda on Xbox360 and Darth Vader on PS3

http://www.battleofdestiny.com/sc4.htm

Translations of the omake.
http://www.otadesho.com/files/sc4/01trans.jpg
http://www.otadesho.com/files/sc4/02trans.jpg
http://www.otadesho.com/files/sc4/03trans.jpg
http://www.otadesho.com/files/sc4/04trans.jpg
http://www.otadesho.com/files/sc4/05trans.jpg
http://www.otadesho.com/files/sc4/06trans.jpg
http://www.otadesho.com/files/sc4/07trans.jpg
http://www.otadesho.com/files/sc4/08trans.jpg

According to Geek from NeoGAF, the actual install game data is 2.6GB large in size for PS3 version.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=11804198&postcount=479

New bonus character is revealed. She is designed by guest artist Hirokazu Hisayuki, known for his work on such anime as The Visions of Escaflowne.
http://ps3.psu.com/New-female-Soul-Calibur-IV-character-unveiled--a0004163-p0.php

Pictures of Algol
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_6768_en.html


The Next Step
Mr. Hoshino
Lead Programmer
Namco Bandai Games

The wait is over! I am Hoshino-san, a lead programmer within the Project Soul team! In today’s blog, I would like to touch on some of the challenges we faced during the development process.

With Soulcalibur II, we did multi-platform development. But this time around we had some challenges in developing Soulcalibur IV. Still, our desire of wanting as many users to play and enjoy the game kept us moving forward. We really wanted to make this game available for all next-gen console owners.

Unlike Soulcalibur II, Soulcalibur IV is a completely new title and on top of that we didn’t fully know the capabilities of the next-gen systems. Our goal was for there to be no difference in quality between the X360 and the PS3 and at the same time we wanted to maximize each platform’s potential. Under such circumstances, our rendering team’s efforts at the early stage of the development were extraordinary. Also, keeping up with the SDK and firmware updates for both systems wasn’t easy.

Regarding online play, it was something our team has never done before and it was quite a challenge. Ultimately, the outcome is pretty satisfying and high-quality because a lot of networking experts throughout the company helped us out.

When the idea of “equipment destruction” came from our design team, we honestly got a little anxious as this too would be quite a challenge. With the combination of our effect team’s great performance and adoption of a game engine, the end results were much better than we expected.

All of the new and exciting elements to the Soul series, found in Soulcalibur IV, are the results of our programmers’ enthusiasm. We are confident that players will like them.

Personally, whenever I had a difficult time and was faced with a technical challenge, I would picture players enjoying our game. I didn’t want to make any compromises, I didn’t want to make a game that didn’t satisfy me when I imagine myself playing it, either. These are the kinds of thoughts that motivated me to pursue perfection.

The gameplay, controls, visual and audio of Soulcalibur IV on both consoles have the same quality yet make the most use of their respective system capabilities! Please enjoy both versions of the game and experience the most beautiful game in the world for yourselves!http://blogs.ign.com/NB_SoulCalibur/2008/07/11/95726/


Answered By Hideo Yoshie, Character Designer
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.

His right hand glows red and his left hand glows blue because he holds the Soul Edge in his right and the Soul Calibur in his left.
Also he has 10 kinds of weapons built in his body and shows a variety of fights never seen before, including flying in the air and sitting in the throne.
I want people to have fun by his buzzard actions.
There was an idea for an additional option which he causes an off-site brawl with a pipe chair instead of the throne, but we were not able to put the idea in the game this time.
By the way, the Algol that shows up in the opening demo is Algol when he was still a human.. That’s why his hair has a different color from within the game. There are some more detailed differences, so please go on and find more differences on him for fun through the game.

Some videos of the game released on July 14, 2008.

From Jeuxvideo:
Talim vs. Maxi (http://video.jeuxvideo.com/200807/soulcalibur_iv_ps3-00001705-low.flv)
Mitsurugi vs. CaS characters (http://video.jeuxvideo.com/200807/soulcalibur_iv_ps3-00001706-low.flv)
CaS mode (http://video.jeuxvideo.com/200807/soulcalibur_iv_ps3-00001707-low.flv)
Siegfried vs. Dark Vador (http://video.jeuxvideo.com/200807/soulcalibur_iv_ps3-00001705-low.flv)

From Gamekult:
Hilde vs. Zasalamel (http://media.cnetnetworks.fr/gamekult-com/video/flv/78065/7806515.flv?bandwidth=400)
Taki vs. Ivy (http://media.cnetnetworks.fr/gamekult-com/video/flv/78065/7806514.flv?bandwidth=400)
Mitsurugi (http://media.cnetnetworks.fr/gamekult-com/video/flv/78065/7806513.flv?bandwidth=400)
Kilik vs. Amy (http://media.cnetnetworks.fr/gamekult-com/video/flv/78065/7806512.flv?bandwidth=400)
Cervantes vs. Cassandra (http://media.cnetnetworks.fr/gamekult-com/video/flv/78065/7806511.flv?bandwidth=400)

From G4TV:
Raphael vs. Hilde (http://video.g4tv.com/videoDB/026/972/video26972/tr_E308_soulcalibur4_raphvshilde_HD_flv.flv)
Xianghua vs. Siegfried (http://video.g4tv.com/videoDB/026/974/video26974/tr_E308_soulcalibur4_xianghuavssiegfried_HD_flv.fl v)
Tira vs. Astaroth (http://video.g4tv.com/videoDB/026/973/video26973/tr_E308_soulcalibur4_tiravsastaroth_HD_flv.flv)
Nightmare vs. Seong Mi-na (http://video.g4tv.com/videoDB/026/971/video26971/tr_E308_soulcalibur4_nightmarevsmina_HD_flv.flv)
Maxi vs. Mitsurugi (http://video.g4tv.com/videoDB/026/969/video26969/tr_E308_soulcalibur4_maxivsmitsurugi_HD_flv.flv)
Uploaded video files from G4TV (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=83SPSX7U)

Images of 2P costumes (http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/1216690_1407.html)
Be sure to have this thread bookmarked and visit it regularly! ;)

[RedOrb_Collector]

Am I the only one who thinks that generic star wars chump is superfluous for this game?

[Shin Asura]

Soundtrack is available for preorder (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=MJCD-20132)

[Thorzilla]

Only 2 more weeks for Euro launch!!! Can't wait much longeeeeer!!! =D

[Sephiroth7924]

She's only 32 she's not that old for God sake, quite young actually.


I meant old as in targeted as an object for her boobs. They just keep getting bigger. Its really getting old. Taki also is aimed as an object and they should stop with that. Just make a normal fighting game.

[IWAO]

I meant old as in targeted as an object for her boobs. They just keep getting bigger. Its really getting old. Taki also is aimed as an object and they should stop with that. Just make a normal fighting game.
Normal you say? So get Tekken 6, because I don't think Namco will take this out of the Soul Calibur series as long as there's many people, that wants it. So yes I think the Tekken team is better at making a serious one mate ;)

[Char Aznable]

Only one more week for Soul Calibur IV! Taki, Ivy, Sophitia, Xianghua, Seung Mina, Cassandra, Tira, etc! ;)

[We Are Ninja]

^ You beat me to it. I've been brushing up on my SC3 skills in anticipation...

[Doc Evils]

Nice, so this game is coming out next week right?

[LegendaryArcturus]

The official release date for SC4 is July 29, 2008 in NA region, July 31, 2008 in JP, AUS and EUR regions, and August 1, 2008 in UK region. It is already sold in some of the stores in America though.

I kept looking at the sales ranking for PS3 and Xbox 360 version of Soul Calibur IV at Amazon.com and Amazon.ca. PS3 version commonly have higher sales ranking than Xbox 360. I guess that mean PS3 version is more popular.

[efs5030]

New char from Star Wars named Starkiller is going to be in the game.

Starkiller i thought it was darth vader????

[LegendaryArcturus]

There'll be DLC for Soul Calibur IV.

http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/__icsFiles/artimage/2008/07/23/pc_fc_n_gn/charibae.jpg


"Customize Parts 01"
"Download BGM All Tracks"
"Download BGM 01-17"
"Soul Calibur IV Wallpaper 01-02"

price Free-1500 yen
http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/1216866_1124.html

[We Are Ninja]

Starkiller i thought it was darth vader????
It's both for the PS3. It's Starkiller and Yoda for the 360.

[A7MAD]

I was getting both but my PS3 failed on its butt so I'm getting the 360 version now and when the PS3 comes back I'll get SC IV on the Triple.

I want Vader and Yoda.

[Phoenix_Slash]

Does anybody know whether or not there were any character differences from different Region Versions? There was a thing about it a while ago about ivy being "Covered up"...

[LegendaryArcturus]

A new trailer by IGN about the new features in Soul Calibur IV.
http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/739576/soulcalibur-iv/videos/SC4features_072508.html


Vader Coming To 360 Soul Calibur IV As Download, Screens!
2008/07/25 15:44:59: Posted by DM

Another quality GamersReports exclusive coming your way, folks. According to one of our illustrious anonymous email sources, these three screens are of Darth Vader versus Yoda in the Xbox360 version of Soul Calibur IV. The Vader is being planned as an add-on download, it seems. No word on when, or even if ever it will be released, but the proof is in the screens, unedited for your pleasure.
http://www.gamersreports.com/news/8653/vader-coming-to-360-soul-calibur-iv-as-download-screens/

[SonKitty]

Does anyone here know how to get to Algol?

[Vulgotha]

A new trailer by IGN about the new features in Soul Calibur IV.
http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/739576/soulcalibur-iv/videos/SC4features_072508.html


http://www.gamersreports.com/news/8653/vader-coming-to-360-soul-calibur-iv-as-download-screens/


what about yoda to the PS3?

[Ragnorok64]

Man, anyone know if you can unlock Darth Vader or the Apprentice's styles for custom characters?

[We Are Ninja]

Does anyone here know how to get to Algol?
I defeated him with Shura. He was playable afterwards... Dunno if it makes a difference, but I hadn't lost a match before facing him...

[Outrage]

Does anyone here know how to get to Algol?

I had unlocked Algol just by beating the game on Story mode. I was using Xianghua at the time but I don't think it makes any difference.

[LegendaryArcturus]

To unlock Algol, you simply have to defeat him in Story mode.

[EliMad]

Man, anyone know if you can unlock Darth Vader or the Apprentice's styles for custom characters?

No I dont think so, unless you can in the premium edition? I'm not sure because I dont have it.

[EliMad]

what about yoda to the PS3?

Not sure yet, but you know that space next to vader, I'm not sure if anyone knows who it is, but I heard it maybe a space for DLC from which u may get Yoda, but I'm not sure.

[woy]

I've been away for so long! :D I love playing SC4! Is anyone still having fun playing this game?