CAG Fighter Thread XXXIX - Fighters Reborn 08 Ultimate Match

[RelentlessRolento]

AOU 2008 is underway and damn if it 'aint good for us fighter kids!

Highlights and randoms:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOkRsJaK_OQ <---Taka is back! Sumo!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDf4muvn24Y <--- Brawler Wii Ripoff (looks fun)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSFjPYX_L80 <--- BlazBlue

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e9QBNNfNhQ <--- BlazBlue

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMZ6D5rfuco <--- BlazBlue

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8_Gx3-_Xpk <--- SFIV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjScFUY1uLU <--- KoFXII (Best in Show IMHO)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XTZkRXQXzs <--- SFIV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt1KpPZbgt8 <--- SFIV (cosplay fight!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwV8ptoRPdM <--- SFIV (CG of C.Viper vs Chun Li)


[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEEhdAPzZ4g[/mdia] <--- A Man with a monkey at AOU?

[kainzero]

Yeah, that SF4 animation looks funky.

As a game it looks like it'll be decent though. I can see it being really simple yet deep.

[Jimbo Slice]

Looking forward to seeing more new characters.

Put Wanderlei Silva in SF4!

[RelentlessRolento]

wtf is this? is this going to be an adventure game or a fighter/brawler/action game?

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/30681.html

[heavyd853]

Blazblue looks awesome and SFIV seems to be shaping up nicely.

[Arikado]

Agreed, KOFXII looks fantastic. Can't wait until we start getting some gameplay and character info.

I'm still on the fence about SFIV though.

[Rodimus]

I have archniphobia so I wont be playing the bug fighting game. Fuckin hate spiders.

Glad I'm not the only one loving KOFXII. I have I feeling it will still get over-shadowed buy the other big name fighters (like it always does) I wonder if this came out last year would the impact be greater?

[Halo05]

Wow does KOF XII look awesome. At the beginning of the video I was like, "man, that looks like XI, what is everyone talking about?" then, BOOM.

As far as SF IV goes, that whole "tons of animation for each move" thing is precisely what I didn't like about SF III and is why I stayed a SFA/KOF fan.

[MarkMan]

Here's a list of fighting games of 2008 so far :) !

2008 ARCADE FIGHTING GAMES (JPN)
Street Fighter IV
Arcana Heart II
Melty Blood: Actress Again
Blaz Blue
King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match
King of Fighters XII
Virtua Fighter 5 R *
Samurai Spirits Sen

2008 CONSOLE FIGHTING GAMES (USA, JPN)
Tekken 6 (PS3)
Soul Calibur IV (PS3, 360)
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii)
Super Street Fighter II TURBO HD Remix (PS3, 360)
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core PLUS (PS2 JPN)
Arcana Heart (PS2)
Blaz Blue (PS3) *
Sengoku Basara X Cross (PS2 JPN) *
King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match (PS2 JPN) *
Battle Fantasia (PS3, 360 JPN)
King of Fighters Maximum Impact Regulation A2 (PS2 JPN)
Akatsuki Denkou Senki (JPN)
UFC 2K9 (USA)
New Mortal Kombat Title (USA)
Street Fighter Alpha (PSN) *

* TENTATIVE

[Chacrana]

I want KOF XII

I want Blaz Blue

I want ...just those.

Though I will buy almost everything.

[JEKKI]

doods! I read on SRK Abel is based off this guy named Fedor:

http://vestiaire.yamamusha.free.fr/fedor7.jpg

he is MMA fighter (same style as Abel) and currently very popular in Japan.

[asianxcore]

Sengoku Basara X Cross (PS2 JPN) *

* TENTATIVE

I was totally hoping for that :)

Is the Arcade release going to be in April 08' as planned and probably a console (JAP) release later this year?

Good thing I have a new job to pay for all these import fighters

[MarkMan]

Watched a higher res version of the KOF XII trailer... amazing, especially the backgrounds, can't wait til' more footage is released.

Also I'm much more excited about SF IV after watching the vids... well, I think maybe that's just cuz I was playing Super Turbo during lunch... yea that might be it lol..

[RelentlessRolento]

It's nice to see that I noticed a remake of Guiles US Air Force Base is in the game, though a bit more dynamic this time.

[Jimbo Slice]

doods! I read on SRK Abel is based off this guy named Fedor:

http://vestiaire.yamamusha.free.fr/fedor7.jpg

he is MMA fighter (same style as Abel) and currently very popular in Japan.

Yeah, that's Fedor Emelianko (sp?). He was the Pride Heavyweight Champion before Zuffa (the company that owns UFC) bought Pride and then effectively dismantled it. Pride was really popular in Japan but never really recovered from a Yakuza scandal. Fedor is still considered the greatest heavyweight fighter in the world, and most consider him the greatest Mixed Martial Artist pound for pound in the world in general.

He fights for the M1 promotion now.

[Chacrana]

Yeah, that's Fedor Emelianko (sp?). He was the Pride Heavyweight Champion before Zuffa (the company that owns UFC) bought Pride and then effectively dismantled it. Pride was really popular in Japan but never really recovered from a Yakuza scandal. Fedor is still considered the greatest heavyweight fighter in the world, and most consider him the greatest Mixed Martial Artist pound for pound in the world in general.

He fights for the M1 promotion now.

Man, you really know your shit.

[Chacrana]

lol, I just noticed the mad face that ReRo chose as the icon for this thread. I laughed more than I should have at that.

[heavyd853]

Yeah Fedor Emelianenko is insane, just watch some of his highlight vids on youtube. He like....consumes souls.

[B:L]

Mo' like the Pride Champion.

Fedor Emelianenko. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R573D0bCx5w)

^ from the previous thread, but still one of my favorite vids of him.

It just goes to show that you can be a nice guy in the ring and still whup some ass. :lol:

[Rodimus]

lol, I just noticed the mad face that ReRo chose as the icon for this thread. I laughed more than I should have at that.

It makes the thread look evil & unwelcoming. I like it :twisted:

[hankmecrankme]

KOF XII >>> SFIV, no doubt. KOF XII is what SFIV should be.

And I'll echo the Street Fighter EX IV comment that Rodimus made.

KOF XII and BlazBlue = heaven. Bring that shit. Plus Tekken 6 and Soul Calibur IV. :)

And Virtua Fighter 5 R? I hope it's just a downloadable update. Or a budget release like VF4 Evo. I'll probably play the shit out of that.

[RelentlessRolento]

It makes the thread look evil & unwelcoming. I like it :twisted:

I mostly did it to emphasize the power of raging greatness.

[MarkMan]

I too hope that VF5R will be a downloadable update, but I'm hearing it won't. IF it even does come out on consoles, it will be full price.

[Rodimus]

I too hope that VF5R will be a downloadable update, but I'm hearing it won't. IF it even does come out on consoles, it will be full price.

That's a perfect example of what DLC is for. And when you say "full price" do you mean $60 or more discounted?

[hankmecrankme]

I forgot to mention this, but I picked up a Pelican PS2 to PS3 adapter for $2.99 at EB Games tonight. It had a used pricetag on it, but it was definitely new. So now I have two. They didn't have any last time I was there, so keep your eyes peeled. It might be YMMV though.

[guido_anchovy_9]

I'd have to echo the sentiment that KoF XII is getting me all excited. To be when honest, when the original teaser for SFIV was shown off with Ryu and Ken, I was kinda thinking that the style for the game was going to be what KoF XII is looking to be now.

One thing I noticed from the KoF XII trailer was that it seems Benimaru dropped his leopard print top. Thank GAWD. Maybe I'll be willing to pick him up again now. XP

I wanna see more crazy camera angles with Zangief. Like insane stuff. Like what happens to the camera when Ryu does a Shinkuu Hadouken should be standard for all of Zangief's regular special throws, especially spinning piledriver.

[asianxcore]

I forgot to mention this, but I picked up a Pelican PS2 to PS3 adapter for $2.99 at EB Games tonight. It had a used pricetag on it, but it was definitely new. So now I have two. They didn't have any last time I was there, so keep your eyes peeled. It might be YMMV though.

Lucky you! I'm jealous.

I'm still looking for one more, mostly for T5DR and VF5. I still like to play all my U.S PS2 games on my PS2.

On a random note, I remembered how to do a variation of Raoh's infinite from HNK last night. Funny shit pulling it off against some of my friends last night at the 'cade. Made me realize how long it's really been since I played HNK.....way too long.

[gunm]

Sweet. I'll import Blaz Blue for PS3 as it looks awesome.

I sure hope they port over KOFXII to PS3 as I want that real bad too.

I assume SFIV on both consoles is a lock? I also reserve judgement on it until I actually play it. I see where most of you are coming from as far as the complaints, but I'm a casual player so I'm less concerned.

Samsho looks terrible, though. Unfortunately, I see nothing redeeming in that one and I think it is fail. :(

[hankmecrankme]

Lucky you! I'm jealous.

I'm still looking for one more, mostly for T5DR and VF5. I still like to play all my U.S PS2 games on my PS2.



I use mine with my PS3 for Tekken 5 DR and with my PC. They work great on PCs.

[RelentlessRolento]

I forget that PS3 is region free... will be nice to import stuff finally.

[RelentlessRolento]

BlazBlue impressions:

http://games.ign.com/articles/852/852536p1.html

[SmallWind]

Arcana Heart 2 matches from AOU:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn8Aj6jv1Gwhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcvDOT3wYPshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyKaWULK8xwhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwxSWo8LWj8
Sengoku Basara X trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_fUDFl8BGQ
The assist attacks are like MvC2-ish.

[gunm]

Hm I'm liking Arcana 2. Well, I'm liking that huge screen they're playin' on at least!

Ok, I'm gonna play some Arcana nowz.

[heavyd853]

Sengoka Basara X looks great, when is it supposed to be coming out?

[Chacrana]

BlazBlue impressions:

http://games.ign.com/articles/852/852536p1.html

Jesus, I think all but one paragraph was like "the visuals are..." or "The visuals!" or "It's about time the visuals..."

Useless.

[asianxcore]

Sengoka Basara X looks great, when is it supposed to be coming out?

I asked that too a couple of posts ago. I think a JAP arcade release is planned for April 08'. Not sure when the JAP console release will be. Hopefully soon after :)

Very excited about all these new releases, minus the new SamSho.

[RelentlessRolento]

Jesus, I think all but one paragraph was like "the visuals are..." or "The visuals!" or "It's about time the visuals..."

Useless.

yeah, I read it after I posted it... show's what prioritys are for IGN. I bet they didn't even play it. sad fuckers.



on a side note... this will make you ask about your existence:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsqulpACYxE

[RelentlessRolento]

I bring you gifts!!!!




http://blazblue.jp/images/aou/ss_01.jpg
http://blazblue.jp/images/aou/ss_02.jpg
http://blazblue.jp/images/aou/ss_03.jpg
http://blazblue.jp/images/aou/ss_04.jpg
http://blazblue.jp/images/aou/ss_05.jpg
http://blazblue.jp/images/aou/ss_06.jpg
http://blazblue.jp/images/aou/ss_07.jpg
http://blazblue.jp/images/aou/ss_08.jpg
http://blazblue.jp/images/aou/ss_09.jpg




Aparently Jin is the most popular amongst the Japanese crowd... Him and Ragna have had the most playtime at AOU2008.

[hankmecrankme]

BlazBlue looks hot. Now how about a Hokuto No Ken sequel to top 2008 off?

[SmallWind]

http://www.destructoid.com/guilty-gear-fans-rejoice-new-scans-and-videos-of-blazblue-blue-blaze--70733.phtml Talk about misinformed...

[heavyd853]

Its not misinformed, the game is set in the guilty gear universe 10 years after xx or whatever. However, it has nothing to do with those games storywise.

[Rodimus]

I never knew BB was in the same universe as GG.

[RelentlessRolento]

BB look slike a total ripoff of GG anyway... all the way down to the character select. I can't say I like it more or less because of that. I was at least wishing some innovation in terms of style from Arc.

[Kajiba]

Loving Blazblue. Here is something I found which shows a silhouette of the other new characters.

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/3309/silhouetteyz7.th.png (http://img409.imageshack.us/my.php?image=silhouetteyz7.png)

BB is not set in stone that it's related to GG. The only thing Ishiwatari is doing in Blazblue is the music. IMO it's likely not related.

Here some other info for those who care for the game.

I got my hands on this week's Famitsu for only a few minutes (it's pretty large this week too) but I scanned through the BlazBlue pages quickly and here are some more points. I'm doing this from memory but I will try to confirm these points plus others tonight.

- the graphics are definitely a step up from GG/FotNS/Sengoku X... backgrounds seem to be higher res and the characters also seem to be of the same resolution. Not to say that they are definitely higher res but they just look like it. Of course this is just judging from magazine shots but that was the first impression that I got.

- There are two bars underneath the character, one called the Hit Gauge (green) and one called the Barrier Gauge (red). They said that right now they can't go into further detail about it, but basically they suggested that the Hit Gauge goes up when you attack an enemy (didn't say if it had to be a clean hit or if it could be blocked) and is vital for pulling off a character's super move. The Barrier gauge I suppose is when you're under attack and drains whenever you use a technique associated with it. I guess it's like Guilty Gear's Faultless Defense?

- The EX button is used for a character's special abilities. It's explained that they did this so that even beginners can execute moves without too much difficulty, so they're trying to make this game even more of a polar opposite of Guilty Gear. Apparently advanced players don't have to worry too much about this since they can do special moves normally. For example, for Laguna, his EX power drains opponent's life gauge with a move called Souleater, and Jin's EX move is to freeze an opponent with a move called Frost Bite, and so on.

- One important change to the system is that unlike other 2D fighters where you can't get any extra hits in when an opponent is knocked down (or only 1 - 2 hits like Vampire Savior, etc.) you CAN continuing chaining combos in this game continually unless your opponent actually does something. So think of it like Tekken/Soulcalibur with their infinite oki games. Or like Melty Bread. Whatever. :P

- Noelle (I'm using this spelling because Noel is an asexual name, and Noelle is often thought of as the feminine version, but whatever) uses her guns in various combinations and apparently she tends to combo her moves on the ground as opposed to the air, more often than not. She's described has having a tricky style to her.

again, I'll read over the mag once I buy it tonight and correct any mistakes I had.

[akilshohen]

the GG universe relation makes me a bit more interested in BlazBlue

[JEKKI]

oh shyt! check it out!! it's another one of Markman's dopplegangers!!

http://www.dsfanboy.com/2008/02/16/markerman-markerman-doing-the-things-a-marker-can/

too many!! >_< geez Mark Man is like the mother fuckin Les Enfentes Teribles or something.

http://truckbearingkibble.com/images/comic/02-11-08.jpg

nooo~!!!! BISOOOOOON~~!!!

[MarkMan]

Another one!

Another alias has been revealed!!! NOOOO!

I've been playing a bunch of ST...

Game is too fun with friends... That and 4 player Brawl is the nuts...

[RelentlessRolento]

I hope the ground hits are true for BB... I loved that in Rumble Fish...

on that note, when the fuck is rumble fish 2 coming out?

[hankmecrankme]

Didn't Rumble Fish 2 tank in Japanese arcades?

[Rodimus]

I don't think we'll ever see Rumble Fish 2 hit a console. It's been about 3 years since it hit the arcades.

[kainzero]

I got to play a lot more brawl yesterday and it just seems so much more... boring.

The lack of dash dancing and wavedashing makes it so hard to move around, the lack of L-cancelling makes it hard to avoid getting shieldgrabbed unless you do some weird crossup stuff or know your range really well, and everyone's off-stage recovery seems so easy that edge guarding for kills doesn't really happen. Ledgehogging is nonexistent, so if you roll off the ledge people can grab it instantly... also, the range in which you grab the ledge seems to have increased.

It also doesn't seem like it's easy to force any deaths below 100%... everything I've seen is mostly conventional stuff.

[Jimbo Slice]

I got to play a lot more brawl yesterday and it just seems so much more... boring.

The lack of dash dancing and wavedashing makes it so hard to move around, the lack of L-cancelling makes it hard to avoid getting shieldgrabbed unless you do some weird crossup stuff or know your range really well, and everyone's off-stage recovery seems so easy that edge guarding for kills doesn't really happen. Ledgehogging is nonexistent, so if you roll off the ledge people can grab it instantly... also, the range in which you grab the ledge seems to have increased.

It also doesn't seem like it's easy to force any deaths below 100%... everything I've seen is mostly conventional stuff.


Spiking under 100% still work good with certain characters?

[JEKKI]

oh no! Markman wonder twins!!!

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/c/ce/250px-MorkMindy.jpg

it's Mark and Man-dy!!

nanoo nanoo~!!

[BustaUppa]

Here's a new one for me... the other night I was accused of not being "the real" Busta Uppa. A message I got after some UMK3 matches: "ur not the real busta uppa u dont even know kombat kodes"

I got a good chuckle out of that one. All I can think of is that the guy must recognize my name from the ultimatemk.com forums or something.

[guido_anchovy_9]

Those BlazBlue pics are HOT. Much thanks, Rolento.

[kainzero]

Spiking under 100% still work good with certain characters?
I think Samus still has hers, but I'm not too sure, I just remember connecting with it on top of a stage, but I don't remember the percentages... I spent most of time playing as Pit. Also played FFA with 4 players with items so I couldn't really test too many things out.

I doubt Falco has his, but his Dair attack still looks the same.

The one thing that I thought was cool is that it's a lot easier to L-recover off of walls.

I also remembered how awful some of the deaths were. I died several times despite not being completely off the screen, and had also had several kills bounce off the screen (a la Melee's Venom's stage).

[MarkMan]

Falco still has his down spike, I got hit by it the other day X_X

Certain chars can pull off semi infinites in certain stages, if the attacking character has a wall behind them and keeps forward smashing the opponent into a wall...

[RelentlessRolento]

Time to love Tekken 6... character custom items:

Warning: alot of images!



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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Youzansen/Lili2.jpg
http://www.toel.sytes.net/~toel/cgi-bin/upload/stored/up1631.jpg
http://www.toel.sytes.net/~toel/cgi-bin/upload/stored/up1632.jpg


Jack - 6 pics of every item: http://amasy0ku2008.blog110.fc2.com/





yep... I can never forget tekken.

I will say that 2007's lack of fighters makes 2008 so much more lovely.

[Jimbo Slice]

I can't wait for Spring Break. It starts the 5th and doesn't end till the 17th, and I plan on doing NOTHING but playing Brawl when that comes out. I'll probably do some classroom hours during the day but other than that, it's Brawl all day every day until I come back here and have to bust my ass again.

Edit: Thanks for the info Kain. Do you happen to know if C. Falcon's d+a in the air is still decent for spikes? I used to play mostly Samus but I've been digging Falcon lately and can't wait to try him out in Brawl.

This paper on the unmotivated Middle School Learning is killing me right now. I just wanna be sitting on the floor playing Devil May Cry 4 and I have to write this dumb ass shit.

Edit2: Kain Zero, what did your avatar used to be? I can't remember for the life of me, but I'm 99% sure it wasn't always that 8-bit character.

[kainzero]

Edit: Thanks for the info Kain. Do you happen to know if C. Falcon's d+a in the air is still decent for spikes? I used to play mostly Samus but I've been digging Falcon lately and can't wait to try him out in Brawl.

Edit2: Kain Zero, what did your avatar used to be? I can't remember for the life of me, but I'm 99% sure it wasn't always that 8-bit character.
I don't know much about that spike... I do know that his knee doesn't move him forward as much as it used to, and when it doesn't critical you will be punished like crazy.

You might like Samus though. In my limited experience she seems a lot stronger but a little bit slower. I had trouble using bombs to recover, because if you let go of a direction and press down+b you still drift in that direction... if that makes any sense. Other than that she plays like she used to. I didn't know how to turn into Zero Suit Samus though, aside from using a Final Smash which I didn't get.

IIRC, I didn't have an avatar...
I only chose this Deadly Towers guy because I think it's the worst game ever created, but normally I don't use one because I can never figure out which one to choose.

In honor of Smash Bros:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNvbPzSTpPI

[Logg]

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/268/s04.jpg

I just got that

[Jimbo Slice]

I don't know much about that spike... I do know that his knee doesn't move him forward as much as it used to, and when it doesn't critical you will be punished like crazy.

You might like Samus though. In my limited experience she seems a lot stronger but a little bit slower. I had trouble using bombs to recover, because if you let go of a direction and press down+b you still drift in that direction... if that makes any sense. Other than that she plays like she used to. I didn't know how to turn into Zero Suit Samus though, aside from using a Final Smash which I didn't get.


It was the one where he kicked both legs out. I guess I'll find out on the 9th. That totally sucks about the knee though, that's like 1/4 of my arsenal with C Falc.

Glad to hear about Samus, but more difficult bomb jumps might end up really sucking :(. I think I heard you press Up Down Up on the D-Pad to transform into ZSS. It might be Down Up Down. There's also a way to start the match as her I think.

Either way, I can't freakin wait.

[MarkMan]

If you hold the R button on GameCube or Classic Controller you'll start the match as ZSS.

The up, down, up or whatever thing on the dpad, I tried it countless times and couldn't get it to work... :/

[InuFaye]

Did you guys see SF4 is coming out in Arcades in August or something?

[kainzero]

It was the one where he kicked both legs out. I guess I'll find out on the 9th. That totally sucks about the knee though, that's like 1/4 of my arsenal with C Falc.

Glad to hear about Samus, but more difficult bomb jumps might end up really sucking :(. I think I heard you press Up Down Up on the D-Pad to transform into ZSS. It might be Down Up Down. There's also a way to start the match as her I think.

Either way, I can't freakin wait.
Yeah I know about the spike in Melee but didn't see it get used much when I played Brawl =P

For some reason when I held down the R button I never turned into ZSS. I'd hold it down and then watch the match begin and my shield would be out, then it would break and I'd be like, where's my ZSS? One of the other guys I was playing with could do it though, I don't know why it wouldn't work for me. The updownup thing didn't work either. I dunno. Maybe she didn't like me.

Bomb jumping isn't that much of a problem because you float so much in the air and have excellent lateral movement, it's way easier to get back on the stage no matter which character you use. I used Pit and he has like, 3 jumps and a fly mode. I barely used the second jump if I got hit off stage. Even if you get hit while being edge guarded against, you get hit up more than you do out, so it actually helps you get back on the stage.

I'm still really skeptical of how it'll play out, but that's how I was when Melee came out. Of course, I did play as Kirby and Ness and they got beaten by the nerf stick so hard in Melee. And the changes to throws were crazy, you had really awful recovery and you couldn't throw as far as you used to! But I guess I did adjust... =)

[Rodimus]

In response to Kainzero's Falcon Punch music video, definatly watch at 1:14

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfrQC1tAt1Q

[JEKKI]

man Falco punch aint got shyt on Gigaton Punch...

gigaton punch aint even trying to battle you, u understand?!?!?!

[Rodimus]

In DMC4 Nero does Zangief's Final Atomic Buster against the Gold Alto Angelo. That made my day :D

[hankmecrankme]

In DMC4 Nero does Zangief's Final Atomic Buster against the Gold Alto Angelo. That made my day :D

Sounds sweet. I can't wait to see it.

The new Street Fighter movie's going to suck hard, but it's not like anyone was expecting anything great. Michael Clarke Duncan as Balrog? Chris Klein as Nash? I can't wait to see this movie crash n' burn.

[RelentlessRolento]

Did you guys see SF4 is coming out in Arcades in August or something?

July. July...

[akilshohen]

Debo should of been Balrog.

[MarkMan]

So I hear SF IV will be a lil under $2,000...

Why the hell are the true 3D games so expensive! (Tekken, Virtua Fighter) !

In for 3... sheesh...

[akilshohen]

is that good or bad for an arcade game?

[RelentlessRolento]

My guess is good. Tekken 6 is expensive as fuck.

[Rodimus]

It's cheaper than some pinball machines I've seen. Pinball is expensive.

[Thomas96]

you guys know of any arcades (or places) that will have tekken 6, and SF IV?

[Rodimus]

you guys know of any arcades (or places) that will have tekken 6, and SF IV?

Club Sega in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

[RelentlessRolento]

first PS3 Battle Phantasia Screenies supposedly:

http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/1213598_1407.html


english info on game:

http://curryallergy.blogspot.com/search?q=battlefantasia

[akilshohen]

Most people in the US won't see SF4 until it hits PS3 and 360. Arcades are scant here in illinois. The only arcade I know of is the bowling alley at UIC. They have XM vs SF and DDR.

[hankmecrankme]

The only "arcade" I've been to lately is the laundromat. It has SF2 CE and Pac Man/Galaga. I'd drop a quarter into SF2 CE while I waited. Now, it's gone. My house is the only arcade I go to.

[BustaUppa]

My laundromat is an arcade... if you count my DS Lite as an arcade :-(

I gotta drive to New Jersey to get to a good arcade. But at least it's a real super awesome arcade (8 On The Break (http://thereak.net)) that also happens to have the best cheese steaks I've ever tasted!

oh and btw I don't count Dave & Busters as a real arcade... too bad cuz I've got a few of those near me!

[mrchainsaw]

I didn't realize there are so many fighter thread CAGs from Illinois. I know Chacrana is from Naperville, where is everyone else from? I live down in Champaign.

[hankmecrankme]

I didn't realize there are so many fighter thread CAGs from Illinois. I know Chacrana is from Naperville, where is everyone else from? I live down in Champaign.

Hicksville isn't the real name of where I currently reside, Monroe Center, but it might as well be. It's a small town of about 500. I live about 20 minutes south of Rockford, which is as close as you'd want to be to that slum. I've been down to Champaign a few times with my friend. We talk about moving down there because the music scene here is dead.

[mrchainsaw]

Hicksville isn't the real name of where I currently reside, Monroe Center, but it might as well be. It's a small town of about 500. I live about 20 minutes south of Rockford, which is as close as you'd want to be to that slum. I've been down to Champaign a few times with my friend. We talk about moving down there because the music scene here is dead.
This post cracks me up because not only do I have all of my dad's side of the family living in Rockford, but my cousin plays in a band there. :D

[hankmecrankme]

This post cracks me up because not only do I have all of my dad's side of the family living in Rockford, but my cousin plays in a band there. :D

LOL, I didn't mean to offend you, if I did. What band does your cousin play in?

[mrchainsaw]

LOL, I didn't mean to offend you, if I did. What band does your cousin play in?
Oh no, none taken. I like my family there but I'm indifferent as far as Rockford goes. As for my cousin, I'm not sure what band he's currently in. He plays music similar to stuff by the Get Up Kids and Braid though so that could narrow it down a little.

Enough about that, I've been wanting to pick up VF 5 for the 360 for a while now but I know it will keep dropping in price. I also will need to get XBL Gold when I pick it up. So much money...

[Apossum]

So I just played Arcana Heart...really Capcom? REALLY?


for kicks, I checked out the gamefaqs board for the game---props to cag's own DarksideHazuki for good trollin' :lol:

[MarkMan]

I'd like to share the Tekken 6 combo video included in Enterbrain's Tougeki Damashi Vol. 8...


PART I
http://youtube.com/watch?v=VYDxg4gQQ9Q


PART II
http://youtube.com/watch?v=7JZTmyBeRYg

[akilshohen]

I didn't realize there are so many fighter thread CAGs from Illinois. I know Chacrana is from Naperville, where is everyone else from? I live down in Champaign.

Chicago, downtown loop and oak park

[asianxcore]

So I just played Arcana Heart...really Capcom? REALLY?


for kicks, I checked out the gamefaqs board for the game---props to cag's own DarksideHazuki for good trollin' :lol:


Capcom?

[Logg]

I played 4 hours of VF5 today. I love this game.

http://xbox360achievements.org/images/achievements/268/s08.jpg

[hankmecrankme]

I haven't played VF5 in a few days. I need to get back on that shit so I don't lose my edge.

[RelentlessRolento]

nice vids MM. I didn't realize you could air grab during bound state. cool.

[Apossum]

Capcom?



You know, Capcom....as in Atlus.


in any case, they're going to sell like 5 copies of this game.

[kainzero]

You know, Capcom....as in Atlus.


in any case, they're going to sell like 5 copies of this game.
What're you talking about?

You telling me you don't like a really slow fighting game with 30 hit combos that do almost no damage?!?

No way!

[Apossum]

What're you talking about?

You telling me you don't like a really slow fighting game with 30 hit combos that do almost no damage?!?

No way!


and on top of that, an uninteresting cast of lolis/teen girls. the game is going to get eaten alive.

well, Melty Blood had the same cast, but it had the gameplay to back it up!

[Jimbo Slice]

I'd buy Arcana Heart if it was 15 dollars.

[RelentlessRolento]

I'd buy Arcana Heart if it was 15 dollars.

same here. If melty blood taught me anything, I have a hard time playing a game where the entire cast is female. at least throw me a hermaphrodite or something.

[Rodimus]

same here. If melty blood taught me anything, I have a hard time playing a game where the entire cast is female. at least throw me a hermaphrodite or something.

That's why I've never been a huge fan. MB plays fine, but appeals to the anime nerd that's obsessed with French Maids & school girls. Chacrana's perfect game.

[RelentlessRolento]

That's why I've never been a huge fan. MB plays fine, but appeals to the anime nerd that's obsessed with French Maids & school girls. Chacrana's perfect game.

couldn't of said it better.

[Jimbo Slice]

same here. If melty blood taught me anything, I have a hard time playing a game where the entire cast is female. at least throw me a hermaphrodite or something.

Yeah, having an all-girl cast is pretty lame. At least Melty Blood had like 2 males (the kid that wore blue and the demon guy). It might have had more, but it was at least 90% female. Lame.


That's why I've never been a huge fan. MB plays fine, but appeals to the anime nerd that's obsessed with French Maids & school girls. Chacrana's perfect game.

Yeah, I'm not really into anime at all. I prefer nice, clean art ala (older) SNK art versus the anime jaggy lines type stuff.

[RelentlessRolento]

hey look jim! it's chacrana!

http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/~tdemores/images/fun/contra/contra612.gif

[hankmecrankme]

Yeah, having an all-girl cast is pretty lame. At least Melty Blood had like 2 males (the kid that wore blue and the demon guy). It might have had more, but it was at least 90% female. Lame.

Yeah, I'm not really into anime at all. I prefer nice, clean art ala (older) SNK art versus the anime jaggy lines type stuff.

MB has at least 4 dudes. The two you mentioned, plus the blond dude and the dude with fire punches. Still heavily outnumbered by chicks though. ;)

[RelentlessRolento]

MB has at least 4 dudes. The two you mentioned, plus the blond dude and the dude with fire punches. Still heavily outnumbered by chicks though. ;)

PMS Power!

[gunm]

Sorry, I'm pretty sure this was posted before, but I'm just curious WTF this game is. I'm sure someone here knows:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kK0sUTALhg

Oh, and ouch ouch ouch ouch ouch ouch.

[RelentlessRolento]

fighter maker

[hankmecrankme]

I played Fighter Maker for about 40 hours in one week making one fighter. He turned out OK, but he had some hilarious moves. I sold that game a few days later, since I didn't feel like spending all that time making fighters.

[Apossum]

That's why I've never been a huge fan. MB plays fine, but appeals to the anime nerd that's obsessed with French Maids & school girls. Chacrana's perfect game.



as the "other" MB fan, I resent that. it's fun as hell and stupid anime stereotypes only enhance the experience.



on that note, I couldn't care less about the cast of a fighting game, as long as it plays well. Character design is the icing. and sometimes cake is good without icing, it just has to be damn good cake. Unfortunately, Arcana Heart is a shitty cake with no icing. go ahead, respond with a Portal joke. it'll be funny and original.

[hankmecrankme]

as the "other" MB fan, I resent that.



on that note, I couldn't care less about the cast of a fighting game, as long as it plays well. Character design is the icing. and sometimes cake is good without icing, it just has to be damn good cake. Unfortunately, Arcana Heart is a shitty cake with no icing. go ahead, respond with a Portal joke. it'll be funny and original.

QFT, that's exactly how I feel. I haven't played much Arcana Heart, but what I played, I didn't really care for. MB is fast and fun, regardless of the characters you play as.

And I'm a MB fan too. . .

[Apossum]

QFT, that's exactly how I feel. I haven't played much Arcana Heart, but what I played, I didn't really care for. MB is fast and fun, regardless of the characters you play as.

And I'm a MB fan too. . .



right on.


sorry to go OT, but Ninja Gaiden II demo this week.

[hankmecrankme]

right on.


sorry to go OT, but Ninja Gaiden II demo this week.

Are you serious? I cannot wait!

[RelentlessRolento]

NG demo will be happezz

[Apossum]

All this XNA talk...


The fighter thread should make a fighting game. it could utilize the powers of claymation...we could call it-- clay fighter! The only thing you can do in the game is throw hadokens and parry.

[RelentlessRolento]

I'm down for it... heck I was down for it with Mugen, but I didn't want to have to learn new shit.

at least with XNA I know some stuff, but not the hardcore programming.

[kainzero]

on that note, I couldn't care less about the cast of a fighting game, as long as it plays well. Character design is the icing. and sometimes cake is good without icing, it just has to be damn good cake. Unfortunately, Arcana Heart is a shitty cake with no icing. go ahead, respond with a Portal joke. it'll be funny and original.
If you play Arcana Heart competitively, there will be fun for you at the end.

THE FUN IS A LIE



Yeah I tried, that was terrible.

[Apossum]

If you play Arcana Heart competitively, there will be fun for you at the end.

THE FUN IS A LIE



Yeah I tried, that was terrible.



Fun at the end. as in, once you stop playing it, the fun will commence! LAWOL. burn!

Arcana Heart is puzzling though. it's like Ecole Software said "lets take everything that makes our other fighting game awesome and do the exact opposite!"

I'm down for it... heck I was down for it with Mugen, but I didn't want to have to learn new shit.

at least with XNA I know some stuff, but not the hardcore programming.


do you know how to program hadokens? how about parries?

we need to do something to differentiate ourselves too....so in order to parry fireballs, you have to do it like this:
1. fireball gets launched
2. you need to count down to 3 seconds before the fireball hits you.
3. hit forward when the fireball is 3 seconds away.
4. congrats, you've parried a fireball.


If you miss, your character blows up and dies. If you hit it, you gain an extra lifebar and 3 combo breakers.

[asianxcore]

Damn all the Arcana Hate :)

I just pre-ordered the game at my local EB. Am I going to be the only one who is picking up the U.S release of this in the FG thread?

[Logg]

I just "beat" VF5 quest mode.

Guess who won the first time I played it (not me but) MarkmanSDT

[RelentlessRolento]

new samurai showdown trailer:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/30843.html


wow... wtf? dismemberment and blood?

Even bigger news!!! KoF Ultimate match will be hitting US near the end of 2008!!!


also the Samurai Showdown Collection will include all games through Samurai Shodown 1 - 5 and Tenka

The King of Fighters Collection will include KoF 94 all the way up to KoF 98!!!!!!!

[jkam]

Ninja Gaiden II demo this week.

:drool:

[heavyd853]

dismemberment has been in samsho since the beginning!

[Rodimus]

new samurai showdown trailer:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/30843.html


wow... wtf? dismemberment and blood?

Even bigger news!!! KoF Ultimate match will be hitting US near the end of 2008!!!


also the Samurai Showdown Collection will include all games through Samurai Shodown 1 - 5 and Tenka

The King of Fighters Collection will include KoF 94 all the way up to KoF 98!!!!!!!

Nice, looks like it's time to sell of Tenka while I can still get a pretty penny for it and wait for the collection.

[gunm]

Meh, most of those Samsho ports aren't that good. I think Tenka was supposedly the best of the bunch since 1 or 2.

I wish the latest installment got me more excited, but it just doesn't look that good to me--even with the enhanced ginsu-ery.

[Rodimus]

The new SamSho still doesn't look all that great. Kinda like SamSho Max Impact. eh, I'll still get it. The combo system seems out of place, but you have to make fighters a little more intense nowadays just to keep up. I understand what Rolento means about the dismemeberment. Even though it's been a SamSho staple it seems a bit more graphic now in 3D.

[kainzero]

Fun at the end. as in, once you stop playing it, the fun will commence! LAWOL. burn!

Arcana Heart is puzzling though. it's like Ecole Software said "lets take everything that makes our other fighting game awesome and do the exact opposite!"
burn! burn like your companion cube! ohhhh!

alright, enough portal jokes. i didn't even beat it yet.

i don't really care about the all-girl cast. it actually gives me decisions seeing as how i usually pick the hottest chick in a fighting game anyway. and that's before tier-whoring.

Damn all the Arcana Hate :)

but honestly.
it feels slow and if you don't know what you're doing, you'll probably win or lose based on time over. an absurd learning curve with no real reward. meh.

now that i think about, how come rumble fish 2 didn't get a console release?
that game was heads and tails above the original...

[Apossum]

new samurai showdown trailer:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/30843.html


wow... wtf? dismemberment and blood?




:rofl:



Well, it's different then cutting Earthquake in half and seeing coins fly out, I'll give ya that.


but watching that trailer makes me want a new Bushido Blade. :(

[Jimbo Slice]

I had a dream that Arcana Heart 2 came out for 15 dollars and I bought it at Gamestop, but like the reprints of Gitaroo Man and some other games they did, it was labeled as used and had no shrinkwrap but it was a brand new game.

Fucking weird ass dreams last night.

[RelentlessRolento]

weird.



as for SFIV, I initially didn't like how it was turning out and from what AOU 2008 had to show but these videso have urned my perspective around...

http://www.gametrailers.com/game/5667.html

make sure you watch the HD versions. the hype around SFIV will make a bit more sense... it looks really nice.

[Mr. Beef]

From what I've seen...Guile looks almost TOO buff.

[RelentlessRolento]

From what I've seen...Guile looks almost TOO buff.

everyone is too buff... I think we have to get use to it.

[Mr. Beef]

I knew everyone was getting more ripped, but...I mean...damn. Looks like Guile's ripples could fly off if he flexes, or something.

[gunm]

Still looking good--maybe this is what SF EX was supposed to be, at least as far as integrating 3D models with 2D gameplay. In that sense, I'm not seeing what makes this game worthy of "IV" yet, however, it still looks like good fun. In a way, it seems like this game is better suited to the title Super Street Fighter II HD than SFIV.

[RelentlessRolento]

Still looking good--maybe this is what SF EX was supposed to be, at least as far as integrating 3D models with 2D gameplay. In that sense, I'm not seeing what makes this game worthy of "IV" yet, however, it still looks like good fun. In a way, it seems like this game is better suited to the title Super Street Fighter II HD than SFIV.

agreed. I'm hoping when we get our hands on playing it that that perspective of ours changes.

[heavyd853]

Whats up with Ryu's voice actor! Sounds totally different than he does in every other game. Also, Ken's hair makes me cry.

[RelentlessRolento]

a nice interview with SNK about KoFXII:

http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3166474

[akilshohen]

that interview barely said anything...

[RelentlessRolento]

It's still nice to see that there was reason for the game not being shown for a while.

it also sounds like capcom is having problems with XBLA's size limit for SFIIHD and Bionic Commando R. 360 version will have lower rez graphics while PS3's wont be a problem.

[akilshohen]

maybe MS needs to just let the limit go higher. What can anyone really download with a 512 MB pack anyways??

[mrchainsaw]

Another 1up story about SF IV, but this one has a brief move list:

http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3166483

[MadFlava]

Yikes, the new Sam Sho cranked up the violence factor 50x more than the last 2-D version of the game. Some things I noticed that I didn't like were the invisible "walls" that you can pin your opponent again and spam combos. I guess they didn't want to do the "Ring Out" thing Soul Calibur has been doing. Still, I hope the jump to 3-D is successful though right now it's look like it's trying to be the "MK" version of Soul Calibur. With SNK devoting resources to the 3-D version of their franchises, maybe in the future we could see some VS action with Namco's franchises? Soul Calibur vs. Sam Sho?

BTW, just watch the KOF XII trailer... Wow, I like the direction they are going with it. I was thinking it was going to be a 3-D game? Anyway, it looks like the 2-D graphics are finally up to par with Guilty Gear, maybe even more advanced...

[BustaUppa]

it also sounds like capcom is having problems with XBLA's size limit for SFIIHD and Bionic Commando R. 360 version will have lower rez graphics while PS3's wont be a problem.Damn. So civilain developers can break the limit for XNA titles, but CAPCOM is forced to cram their title into 150 MB? I hope Microsoft gets their heads out of their asses with the whole size issue.

[guido_anchovy_9]

As excited as I am about the KoF Collection ('94-'98), for me KoF got fun around '96 and on. '98 would definitely be the biggest gem for me but I'm not sure how much time I can invest in it while salivating over KoF '98 UM. I seriously can't wait for that shyte, SNKP. Sadly, SNKP USA has a bad record of getting their shit out on time. Don't reallly care for progressive scan in a game like 98, though.

[RelentlessRolento]

microsoft has some strict ass stuff for approval. even if you don't want something in your game, you have to have it, that's why you see every xbla game has a "How to Play" and an online component.

[Rodimus]

Yikes, the new Sam Sho cranked up the violence factor 50x more than the last 2-D version of the game. Some things I noticed that I didn't like were the invisible "walls" that you can pin your opponent again and spam combos. I guess they didn't want to do the "Ring Out" thing Soul Calibur has been doing. Still, I hope the jump to 3-D is successful though right now it's look like it's trying to be the "MK" version of Soul Calibur. With SNK devoting resources to the 3-D version of their franchises, maybe in the future we could see some VS action with Namco's franchises? Soul Calibur vs. Sam Sho?

BTW, just watch the KOF XII trailer... Wow, I like the direction they are going with it. I was thinking it was going to be a 3-D game? Anyway, it looks like the 2-D graphics are finally up to par with Guilty Gear, maybe even more advanced...

I just realized SamSho vs SC is a great idea. Or if not that include a couple to the SC roster.

As for KOFXII I hear people swear they used 3D graphics for the characters. You really can't tell by the video. I'm guessing it's gonna be way more advanced than GG.

EDIT: Bustauppa - What is that wrestling gif in your sig? It looks ridiculus.

[bigl523]

it looks like homey da clown

[RelentlessRolento]

it looks like homey da clown

sig, not avatar...

as for it being 3d, it's not. it's entirely 2d. the sprites are just that damn good looking. plus factor in new shading tech and the whole thing looks "kabowza!"

[BustaUppa]

microsoft has some strict ass stuff for approval. even if you don't want something in your game, you have to have it, that's why you see every xbla game has a "How to Play" and an online component.The good part of this is that it's pretty much impossible for a developer to just dump an old ROM and sell it as a retro Live title. So Microsoft's tight-assery ends up distinguishing XBLA from the Wii's Virtual Console, in a good way. Best way to illustrate this is the fact that VC gets stuck with an irrelevant SNES port of Super Street Fighter II.

And of course the BAD part of this is when MS decides to be dicks about the XBLA size limit!EDIT: Bustauppa - What is that wrestling gif in your sig? It looks ridiculus.HBK's ridiculously epic selling of Hogan's big boot, from their match at WWE SummerSlam 2005.

[RelentlessRolento]

the MS restrictions are a double edged sword... sucks and is great.


The only non-fighter game and non-GTA game I care about playing now is FEZ.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=172552

[Jimbo Slice]

KABOWZA

[JEKKI]

MUFASTA

[Kajiba]

I was over at capcoms blog and saw something interesting on the right side. It seems they are holding a poll to see which characters you would like to see in SFIV.

http://blog.capcom.com/

Dudley, Sakura, Fei Long, Dan, R. Mika and Necro are on the list.

[RelentlessRolento]

cool... I'm putting my vote in for Fei Long even though I love me some dan. I've always felt dan was better as an alpha character.

also, in the AOU SFIV trailer, I love the music they have in it... I'm hoping it's the direction of music the entire game is going for:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/30989.html

[gunm]

FEI LONG! Gots my vote as well.

[RelentlessRolento]

i really hope dudley dosn't get in. I never found a single thing I like about him. please no. I'd rather have Balrog return :(

[JEKKI]

i really hope dudley dosn't get in. I never found a single thing I like about him. please no. I'd rather have Balrog return :(whaaaaaaat?!?! Dudley's the sheeyit...

I mean yeay... I suck with him and never practiced him after I learned him a bit...

but he's the sheeyit!!

still... Sakura in SF4 is mandatory.. like muhfuggin mandated!!

like a mandarin orange!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frD8zobWsXM

like valiant comics! get it??? X.O. Manowar bitch!!

Mandy Moore

[RelentlessRolento]

Yeah, but Dudley means no Gigaton Punch :(

[JEKKI]

yeay but Dudley and Balrgog are like two nations divided on common language~

and about two hundred years of new songs and dances~

but the difference is language and just the bits you got wrong~

coz we were the ones who invented the language~~

[Azumangaman]

I don't care who goes in as I'm awful at Street Fighter, and equal horrendous with all the characters. If this is more like SFIII: Third Strike and way less like SFII:Any Version then count me in.
I'm sure I'll buy it anyway though.

[Rodimus]

I'm torn between Necro & Dan. While I'd like to see all of Dan's silliness I actually use Necro....

The results say Dudley is first, and Necro is last.

[Jimbo Slice]

My vote would go to Dudley if I could get the stupid webpage to load


CROSS COUNTER

[RelentlessRolento]

I still can't find why there's so much Dudley love... for people who are voting for him, if he wasn't on the list who else would you vote for?

[MadFlava]

I still can't find why there's so much Dudley love... for people who are voting for him, if he wasn't on the list who else would you vote for?

I voted for Fei Long. Dudley is the same thing as Balrog and I would rather have Balrog in it. Of all the Third Strike characters I would like to see in the game, I would want Oro, Alex, Elena, Makato, and Hugo.

[kristianator]

I voted for Fei Long. Dudley is the same thing as Balrog and I would rather have Balrog in it. Of all the Third Strike characters I would like to see in the game, I would want Oro, Alex, Elena, Makato, and Hugo.



dudley isn't the same as balrog

they're in different categories of pimp

[Jimbo Slice]

Dudley and Balrog play pretty much completely differently, so I want both. If Dudley wasn't on the list though, I would've voted for Fei-Long.

My top 3 3s characters I want in SF4: (1) Urien (2) Hugo (3) Q

[MarkMan]

I hope from 3S, either Dudley, Makoto, or Urien make it in...

From Alpha, I hope Sakura is in.

;)

[RelentlessRolento]

Anyone from final fight would make me happy. Poison seems like a perfect fit for the style but we all know she's not in the game.

[kristianator]

even though zangief is in.. i wanna see mike fuckin' haggar

[asianxcore]

even though zangief is in.. i wanna see mike fuckin' haggar

...wrestling a shark?

Dudley rules. I stink at Third Strike but it's always fun watching a really good Dudley player.

[hankmecrankme]

Dudley's a beast. I'd like to see him in SFIV.

[RelentlessRolento]

actually Haggar needs his due damn it.

[apokalipze2]

One vote for Sakura. They really should have included Hugo too 8-)

[hankmecrankme]

I've wanted Haggar in any Capcom fighter for so long that I've given up hope. He was in Capcom Fighting All-Stars, but it was canceled.

[Apossum]

I hope the absence of Makoto on this list means she's already in.

[Kajiba]

I hope the absence of Makoto on this list means she's already in.

Lol I hope so. But if she's not in, I'll be happy if Sakura makes it in. It will be pretty lame if Chun, Viper and one more female be the only ones in it. 4 or 5 sounds right to me IMO.

[Mr. Beef]

I've wanted Haggar in any Capcom fighter for so long that I've given up hope. He was in Capcom Fighting All-Stars, but it was canceled.He was in Saturday Night Slam-Masters. That's good enough, right?


......:cry:

[hankmecrankme]

He was in Saturday Night Slam-Masters. That's good enough, right?


......:cry:

Don't forget Ring of Destruction. ;)

I want Karin in SF4. Sakura would be cool too. And I'd love to see Gen in it.

[RelentlessRolento]

Actually karin would be sweet in SFIV and makes sense. she needs to be in more Capcom titles.

[Apossum]

Actually karin would be sweet in SFIV and makes sense. she needs to be in more Capcom titles.


and Ingrid!



I wanna see Ingrid, Karin, and Sakura all on steroids.

[RelentlessRolento]

ingrid on steroids... isn't that just rugal from kof?


http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Labyrinth/2460/rugal.gif

[Jimbo Slice]

I hope the absence of Makoto on this list means she's already in.

Me to! Same with Q and some other 3s characters. There are to many cool characters in that game to ignore.

Lol I hope so. But if she's not in, I'll be happy if Sakura makes it in. It will be pretty lame if Chun, Viper and one more female be the only ones in it. 4 or 5 sounds right to me IMO.

I think I remember from the EGM article that the dude wanted alot of females in the game, so I wouldn't worry about that.

Don't forget Ring of Destruction. ;)

I want Karin in SF4. Sakura would be cool too. And I'd love to see Gen in it.

RoD owns. I hope that finds its way onto XBLA or PSN or even the VC. Even the original Saturday Night Slammasters would be rad.

I'd much prefer Sakura over Karin, but I wouldn't be that bummed if neither were in it. I'd much prefer some other females, like Makoto and Ibuki.

ingrid on steroids... isn't that just rugal from kof?

http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Labyrinth/2460/rugal.gif

:rofl:

[asianxcore]

I'd be down for Karin if they somehow weasel her V-ism customs from SFA3 in.

[RelentlessRolento]

SNK stuff

http://www.pspfanboy.com/2008/02/25/gdc08-snk-shows-off-some-psp-fighter-anthologies/

[gunm]

ACH, more PSP games I can't talk about here.

[Rodimus]

SNK stuff

http://www.pspfanboy.com/2008/02/25/gdc08-snk-shows-off-some-psp-fighter-anthologies/

Damn 90% of SNK future releases are collections. Still they're great buys asuming they're budget priced. It'd be awsome if the Wii version had some kinda online play. Plus I wish they had more of KOF XII. Thanks for the link RR.

[Logg]

I have over 700 points in VF5 now, just need to beat everyone now.

[Halo05]

SNK stuff

http://www.pspfanboy.com/2008/02/25/gdc08-snk-shows-off-some-psp-fighter-anthologies/

Holy shit, Samurai Shodown V Special is going to be on the SS anthology? I thought SNK was going to keep that arcade/AES exclusive.

And LOL at "Re-bout" Fatal Fury, "Re-bout" Fatal Fury Special, etc.

[MarkMan]

Balrog(Boxer) and Sagat are confirmed for SF IV. Believe it.

[Jimbo Slice]

Balrog(Boxer) and Sagat are confirmed for SF IV. Believe it.

Nice! Now just give me Bison and I'll be a happy, happy man. Leave Vega out for all I care.

(American names)

[Rodimus]

Nice! Now just give me Bison and I'll be a happy, happy man. Leave Vega out for all I care.

(American names)

Capcom usually has a hard time breaking up the Shadowloo team. If one makes the cut chances are they all will.

Was there ever a clear cut ending to SFII? If not I hope SFIV clears up what really happens to Bision? Do Guile & Chun Li get their revenge? Does Sagat ever get to rematch Ryu?

[Mr. Beef]

Capcom usually has a hard time breaking up the Shadowloo team. If one makes the cut chances are they all will.

Was there ever a clear cut ending to SFII? If not I hope SFIV clears up what really happens to Bision? Do Guile & Chun Li get their revenge? Does Sagat ever get to rematch Ryu?I thought you knew that the SF cartoon had all your answers and more. ;)

[Rodimus]

I thought you knew that the SF cartoon had all your answers and more. ;)

I deny the existance of that cartoon.

[gunm]

Cool! I want some M. Bison and Vega too.

[JEKKI]

Bison is dead doods...

Akuma killed him at the end of super turbo, it's considered canon

[Mr. Beef]

It was? I thought it was just a fancy way of introducing Akuma.

[RelentlessRolento]

yeah, but bison is never really dead. hes' got psycho power.


also, translation project of Namco X Capcom is going really nicely:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/181730.html?playlist=featured

[Mr. Beef]

yeah, but bison is never really dead. hes' got psycho power.


also, translation project of Namco X Capcom is going really nicely:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/181730.html?playlist=featured

Nice. I've been wanting to play this since it was first announced.

[BustaUppa]

Was there ever a clear cut ending to SFII? If not I hope SFIV clears up what really happens to Bision? Do Guile & Chun Li get their revenge? Does Sagat ever get to rematch Ryu?Very good question. That's a situation somewhat unique to fighting games. You've got a whole bunch of equally valid ending scenarios - so which ones end up being canon? They're usually set up in such a way that they can't ALL be true...

[RelentlessRolento]

we all know Dan's in Alpha 3 was real canon.

[Mr. Beef]

I really want Dan in SFIV. Like, seriously.

[MarkMan]

V G M!

V G M!

Go Dan!

[gunm]

Did they ever have any kind of reveal on the "story" for SFIV? I mean, if we're asking for SFA characters, surely there will be some muck-up of canon if those make it in there.

Plus, we can always hope for the "unlockable" or "hidden" character scenario where fighters just become playable for fun rather than for making any kind of sense.

[hankmecrankme]

I have over 700 points in VF5 now, just need to beat everyone now.
That takes a while, but it goes faster if you throw on some tunes. Or don't try to do it in 3 sittings like I did. ;)
Balrog(Boxer) and Sagat are confirmed for SF IV. Believe it.
Awesome. I can't wait to see some Sagat SFIV pics. He'd better be massive.

[MarkMan]

Ibuki and Sakura, coming soon to a home version of SFIV near you...

http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/02/inside-street-f.html

[heavyd853]

Wooooo Ibuki!

[asianxcore]

Leave Vega out for all I care.


Boooooo!!! Gotta have Vega in there.

Good to hear about Sakura and Ibuki. I'd rather have Makoto instead of Ibuki though.

[Kajiba]

Ibuki and Sakura, coming soon to a home version of SFIV near you...

http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/02/inside-street-f.html

That's nice. I hope this goes through. But no arcade love for Sakura and Ibuki :cry:?

[gunm]

Hm, unless MM's ninjas know otherwise, in the article Ono didn't explicitly say Ibuki or Sakura would be in--just that the possibility will be there in the console version. This is still good news to me as it looks like they are leaning towards more fan service and not necessarily trying to stick to canon at the cost of giving up certain characters.

[RelentlessRolento]

Did they ever have any kind of reveal on the "story" for SFIV? I mean, if we're asking for SFA characters, surely there will be some muck-up of canon if those make it in there.

Plus, we can always hope for the "unlockable" or "hidden" character scenario where fighters just become playable for fun rather than for making any kind of sense.

Actually yes, there is a story but little is known. It's mainly suppose to focus on Akuma this time and I think that's all we know. I think M.Bison won't be the main villain this time.


also, in terms of characters, you do forget that characters as downloads is a possibility as well.

[mrchainsaw]

Balrog(Boxer) and Sagat are confirmed for SF IV. Believe it.
YES, Sagat!!!!!! And Balrog! Those are my two favorite characters in SF II.

[Rodimus]

also, in terms of characters, you do forget that characters as downloads is a possibility as well.

I was about to say the samething. I love DLC. It's be nice if they released 2-3 new characters a month.

[MarkMan]

i mentioned in the original SF IV thread that there would be DLC/customizations available for arcade/console... I'm sure it'll be revealed soon...

[RelentlessRolento]

I hear abel plays alot like Fei with a mix of zangief... sounds like a Maxima from KoF... which I like :)


today also marks day 1 as the first game dev team to be formed on CAG. now onto developing!

[RelentlessRolento]

Sweet!

another unannounced fighter for 2008:

Hell Yeah! (http://www.geocities.jp/rinkaku89/pachigame2/49_md_lord.html)

[kristianator]

i thought ono said in an earlier interview that they didn't want customization of characters?

[JEKKI]

Sweet!

another unannounced fighter for 2008:

Hell Yeah! (http://www.geocities.jp/rinkaku89/pachigame2/49_md_lord.html)man fuck frodo...

2008 this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC0w3NqfwE0

[MadFlava]

I would like to see a create a character mode in SFIV home version. Where you basically re-skin one of the existing fighters with whatever customized look you want. That way, the fighting engine remains balanced but I can take my customized character online. Now that the graphics are 3-D, implementing character creation is possible. Creating my own "shotokan" character to use in the game and online would be pretty cool too.

Anyway, which home version are people going to get? I'm leaning toward the PS3 version of SFIV because of the D-pad on the DS3.

[MarkMan]

Did not hear from me.

Guilty Gear XXX - 2009.

[Rodimus]

Did not hear from me.

Guilty Gear XXX - 2009.

PORN it is. I've always wanted to spoon with Bridget..... um... wait...

[Apossum]

Did not hear from me.

Guilty Gear XXX - 2009.


knowing GG2, this will be one hot japanese baseball team managing sim.

[RelentlessRolento]

Makes me scared what Guilty Gear will sound like in 2023.

[Chacrana]

Finally moving on, eh? Well that's good. Hopefully AC Plus really will be the last iteration of XX.

[heavyd853]

I'm interested to hear what the story will be like in XXX.

[RelentlessRolento]

It'll be a about how they only added one new character.

[Chacrana]

I'm interested to hear what the story will be like in XXX.

Hopefully the Shitting Dick Nipples will make an official appearance for once.

[asianxcore]

I can't wait for a GG sequel. They better put Dizzy in it though. I've seriously only played Dizzy since the first day I picked up GGXX. I honestly don't know how to play anyone else in the game.

On a random note, my phone was stolen in one of my classes today. I had to spend money to get a new phone and sim card. Today sucks.

[heavyd853]

I assume they're redrawing the sprites or something right?

[SmallWind]

Hopefully the Shitting Dick Nipples will make an official appearance for once.:rofl:
Sounds like you're probably talking about "That Man". Hope they add back blood effects instead of the slash lines.

[Chacrana]

:rofl:
Sounds like you're probably talking about "That Man". Hope they add back blood effects instead of the slash lines.

I hope they do that in AC Plus... blood is sooooo much better.

[gunm]

Ok:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/31288.html

And what?

http://kotaku.com/362124/street-fighter-iv-could-go-potentially-to-wii

Keep in mind I'm having a terrific cheap wine buzz as I type this.

Edit: oh, and Hokuto No Ken PS2 is going "The Best". I assume most of you in the FT already have it, but for anyone who doesn't, now's your chance to pre-order the import at a much more attractive price.

[SmallWind]

Screens of Kilik, Xianghua and Lizardman:
http://www.gamesradar.com/ps3/soulcalibur-iv/screenshots/g-20070613105150193045

Not feeling the shoulder pad thing on Kilik.

[RelentlessRolento]

not sure if i like lizardman either... but at least not as bad as kilik.

oddly in SCIII when we had serious matches at college off hours, I use to play seigfried and noticed how much I lost all the time... I was so pissed I decided to learn a new character which in turn made me learn Lizardman (became a main of mine) and Tira (became a secondary with potential).

[Kajiba]

Balrog Gameplay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfpXh2r72HM


Sagat Gameplay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-ZMQ7ZlCqA

It's looking good.

[MadFlava]

Balrog Gameplay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfpXh2r72HM


Sagat Gameplay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-ZMQ7ZlCqA

It's looking good.

Damn, Sagat looks awesome. And he's the final boss in the current build, just like old times (from those that played "Street Fighter/Fighting Street" back in the day).

[BustaUppa]

Balrog Gameplay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfpXh2r72HM


Sagat Gameplay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-ZMQ7ZlCqA

It's looking good.Looking good indeed, although I'm still waiting for the gameplay footage that screams "NEW." In my opinion, those vids still make the game look like a re-skinned Street Fighter II.

Is this because those players were just approaching the game like Super Turbo? Or is that simply all there is to the game? Hopefully it's the former, and we'll see some genuinely interesting progression in the Street Fighter gameplay manifest itself soon.

[MarkMan]

I hope boxer's headbutt is more like the ST version and has close to the same priority... ;)

[gunm]

Heh, damn whoever it was was making Sagat and Balrog look so shitty. ;)

I do <3 charge punching w/Balrog, though. :p

[Mr. Beef]

That Zangief footage makes me wish rolling was in the game. Zangief + rolling = :D

[gunm]

I also like spin dodging w/Zangief fwiw.

[Mr. Beef]

Zangief is just fun all around. His flaming hand got more range, too, from the looks of it.

[B:L]

I hope boxer's headbutt is more like the ST version and has close to the same priority... ;)
It looks like Alpha 3 priority.

Because Zangief looks like he has Alpha 3 priority. :hot:

[simplygriff]

Thanks for the links Kajiba!
-G

[BustaUppa]

Cammy's tweaks in HD Remix: http://blog.capcom.com/archives/960#more-960

The biggest change (Hooligan input) has been widely reported for a while now, but there's a few other things in there.

[asianxcore]

Diggin' the new SFIV vids.

Still waiting on Vega :)

Cammy's tweaks in HD Remix: http://blog.capcom.com/archives/960#more-960

The biggest change (Hooligan input) has been widely reported for a while now, but there's a few other things in there.

I know they've been working hard on "re-balancing" the gameplay but it seems like they are walking on a thin line. It seems like they made everything that wasn't safe on block (or easily punishable via stupid random throw-outs/mistakes)....safe. You should be able to punish players who throw out random Cannon Drills or Blanka Rolls anyway.

[hankmecrankme]

I know they've been working hard on "re-balancing" the gameplay but it seems like they are walking on a thin line. It seems like they made everything that wasn't safe on block (or easily punishable via stupid random throw-outs/mistakes)....safe. You should be able to punish players who throw out random Cannon Drills or Blanka Rolls anyway.

QFT. At least they'll have the original SSF2T rules. I'll probably play around with the rebalanced gameplay for a little while, but then it's back to good ol' Super Turbo.

GG XXX? 'Bout damn time. Enough with the upgrades already.

[RelentlessRolento]

Multiple types of SFIV impressions:

http://kotaku.com/362340/street-fighter-iv-visual-impressions

http://kotaku.com/360635/street-fighter-iv-impressions-sf2-edition

http://kotaku.com/362630/street-fighter-iv-impressions-from-the-street-fighter-iii-perspective

[MarkMan]

SF IV vids for drooling...

http://youtube.com/user/sakiwe

[hankmecrankme]

It looks like they are going with SF3 Chun Li instead of her SF2 version. Interesting. . . SFIV is looking good. I can't wait.

[kainzero]

It looks like they are going with SF3 Chun Li instead of her SF2 version. Interesting. . . SFIV is looking good. I can't wait.
Really?
She looks really SF2-like... you can see a couple of of SF3 moves though. That back-fierce looks a lot slower. =P



So I had this crazy dream where I went up to Markman and I was like "man, I wanna get better at Tekken." And he was like "Okay. Well basically you're terrible and we gotta get you better and we're gonna put you through this crazy training program." And they blindfolded me and took me to this secret location where they were training people, and he was describing how I had to be down there every weekend to just play a ton of games.

And then when I was done training with him, his friend Ace was gonna take me over and put me through his training. So I looked to the side and I see some guy with bruises on his face and they both told me "That ain't nothing after what you go through with us."

o_O;

I don't think Tekken is worth that! Hahah =P

[hankmecrankme]

Really?
She looks really SF2-like... you can see a couple of of SF3 moves though. That back-fierce looks a lot slower. =P



So I had this crazy dream where I went up to Markman and I was like "man, I wanna get better at Tekken." And he was like "Okay. Well basically you're terrible and we gotta get you better and we're gonna put you through this crazy training program." And they blindfolded me and took me to this secret location where they were training people, and he was describing how I had to be down there every weekend to just play a ton of games.

And then when I was done training with him, his friend Ace was gonna take me over and put me through his training. So I looked to the side and I see some guy with bruises on his face and they both told me "That ain't nothing after what you go through with us."

o_O;

I don't think Tekken is worth that! Hahah =P

Yeah, I mainly meant SF3 Chun due to the animations like the spinning bird kick. She'll probably end up playing more SF2 but with some SF3 animations. I don't play a lot of Chun, so I'm not an expert with her. But I know I'll be taking Sagat online and getting my ass roasted with him though. ;)

I had a dream last night in which The Rock brought over GTA IV for me to play. He was all excited and he told me it was flawless, 60 fps, no tearing, best gameplay ever. I played it and it was awesome. Then I woke up. It was funny because 1. I don't know why The Rock was in it and 2. I'm not even hyped up for GTA IV.

[MarkMan]

LOL joe at your dream! lolol... that's crazy. We have a special 'training' regimen for that kind of stuff, but not that harsh! hahaha...