No Arcade release for 'Super Street Fighter IV'?

During an interview at the Tokyo Games Show, Yoshinori Ono; producer of Street Fighter IV and upcoming 'Super' Street Fighter IV, made a statement that Capcom currently have no plans for an arcade release for this next fighting game expansion. As such, fighting game fans around the world have decided that the decision could ruin the arcade scene for good, and drive newcomers to the genre away with the lack of a new installment.

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DeeJay joins the fighters in Street Fighter IV - exclusive screenshot video

Capcom announce Super Street Fighter IV, the ultimate vision of Street Fighter, will be coming to the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system in Spring 2010. The follow-up to the critically acclaimed Street Fighter IV will further redefine the fighting game genre with classic 2D Street Fighter fighting action, a host of new and returning characters, more advanced online gameplay, new ultra combos and much more.

Super Street Fighter IV New Characters, Enhanced Online Play, Additional Ultra Combos and Much More - with video

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Capcom announce Super Street Fighter IV, the ultimate vision of Street Fighter, will be coming to the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system in Spring 2010. The follow-up to the critically acclaimed Street Fighter IV will further redefine the fighting game genre with classic 2D Street Fighter fighting action, a host of new and returning characters, more advanced online gameplay, new ultra combos and much more.

Official Super Street Fighter IV website launched!

The official announcement finally arrived from Capcom this morning, confirming the two characters shown yesterday - T. Hawk and Juri. From the looks of the website, there are going to be regular updates to release new information as time goes by. Also, it appears a 2010 release date for SSFIV is in place, and although there isn't any specifics on the main website, it has been said that Q1/Q2 (Spring) is most likely at this point.

Also, screenshots from Famitsu magazine have surfaced, containing returning character 'Dee Jay', which means that all of the predictions/rumours thus far have all been correct. Read on to see the main SSFIV site and screenshots of Dee Jay!

Juri character added to Super Street Fighter IV new screens revealed! - plus HD videos

Less than a day away from Capcom's announcement, screenshots of 'Super Street Fighter IV' have already surfaced, revealing one of the newly added characters, known as 'Juri', and returning character 'T, Hawk'. The folks over at JV247 have managed to get several screenshots of these new characters, as well as the SSFIV logo, resembling that of 'Super Street Fighter II'.

Capcom set to reveal 'Super Street Fighter IV'? New website link

Since the rumours about the inclusion of Dee Jay and T. Hawk in an updated SFIV, the internet has gone wild with speculation surrounding the game with hope for new content. As time passed, a compendium of details specific to the update; known at the time as "Street Fighter 4: Dash", was listed on numerous sites and many believed the information to be true. With a distinct absence at the recent Tokyo Games Show, Capcom have decided it's time to unveil some long sought after information regarding 'Super Street Fighter IV'.

Street Fighter IV PC video game launches in Europe

The Number One fighting title is back as Street Fighter IV PC launches at European retail. The critically acclaimed Street Fighter IV launched in February for the Xbox 360 and PS3 and this latest PC instalment of the title brings with it all the content from the next-gen versions plus some exclusive features.

Players can bring the stunning 3D environments to life with a higher screen resolution than was seen in the next-gen versions and customise the artistic look of the game by choosing between Watercolour, Poster or Sumi-E ink style to give a whole new look to the gameplay. Newcomers and seasoned pros can take the battle online via Games for Windows Live and compete to become the worldwide champion.

Street Fighter IV PC is also available to purchase digitally from Direct2Drive, Steam, Impulse, Metaboli and GamersGate.

UK Harvey Nichols use Street Fighter video game to promote sale

Harvey Nichols Summer Sale 2009 was promoted with a print advertising campaign featuring fashion conscious fighters from video games such as Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat. Each character is decked out in the latest designer clothes, with the men in Alexander McQueen suits and women in Rodarte dresses, modelling the luxury items that can be found for up to 50 per cent less during the sale period.

The Sales Fighters campaign was developed at DDB London by executive creative director Jeremy Craigen, head of art Grant Parker, art directors/copywriters Graeme Hall and Hunter Somerville, illustrator Mathieu Raynault, photographer Rick Guest and designer Steven Wilson.

European Street Fighter IV Championships

With the European Street Fighter IV Championships taking place tomorrow it's the perfect time to check out the UK Championships matches from last week. Now available for download from our press site, these exciting matches feature stellar performances from the best players the UK has to offer.

Of particular note is the Vega vs Sagat match. Who says tiering counts at tournament level play?

Dream Arcades Cuts the Cord With Wireless Xbox 360 Arcade Stick with street Fighter IV in mind...

The Dream StickT by Dream Arcades features the first commercially available wireless arcade control panel compatible with Xbox 360 and Windows PC.

Dream Arcades
(http://www.DreamArcades.com) invites gamers to kick some butt without being tied down while playing fighting games such as Street Fighter IV, and the upcoming King of Fighters XII. The Dream Stick, is made with real arcade parts and will be available on June 30 for $159, just in time for the release of Street Fighter IV for PC (adaptor required for PC) .

Dream Stick pre-orders begin today at a special discounted price of $129.

“Dream Arcades has finally given hardcore fighting game fans the ultimate fight stick that they’ve been looking for simply by eliminating the need for fighting players to have to compromise between corded Japanese style fight sticks and wireless game pads.”

Says Ryan M., Street Fighter fan and Tournament Player. "Dream Arcades Dream Stick is unquestionably a much finer arcade stick than others due to its sturdy construction, arcade authentic controls, and wireless functionality that features no noticeable lag.”

The Dream Stick is made to make it easy for hardcore gamers to modify the stick by customizing joysticks and buttons. The Dream Stick™ bridges the gap between the hardcore tournament market and the home gamers who just want a great stick to play with their friends.

"The Dream Stick™ is the perfect way for us to bring the arcade experience into the home, at a lower price point and a smaller footprint," says Michael Ware, founder of Dream Arcades. “Nothing compares to a real arcade controller for playing arcade games and because there's no wires it's simple to use."

Dream Arcades is the only home arcade manufacturer with a complete line of products from personal arcade joysticks, arcade kits (just add your own computer system or game console), complete arcades (just plug in and play). Since 2002, the company has had one goal – to deliver the ultimate home arcade experience to gamers everywhere.

Street Fighter IV PC video game Fact Sheet Game release July 2009

Street Fighter IV brings the legendary fighting series back to its roots by taking the beloved fighting moves and techniques of the original Street Fighter II, and infusing them with Capcom's latest advancements in next generation technology to create a truly extraordinary experience that will re-introduce the world to the time-honored art of virtual martial arts.

Everything that made the legendary Street Fighter II a hit in the arcades, living rooms and dormitories across the globe has been brought back in Street Fighter IV. Players will be able to play their favorite classic characters, such as Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li and Guile, along with new characters, including Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus. Characters and environments are rendered in stylized 3D, while the game is played in the classic Street Fighter 2D perspective with additional 3D camera flourishes. Six-button controls for the game return, with a host of new special moves and features integrated into the gameplay system. Street Fighter IV brings a brand new fighting game to fans the world over.









Minimum

OS: Windows XP
CPU: Intel Pentium4 2.0GHz or higher
RAM: 1GB or higher
HDD: 10GB of free space or more
Video Card: DirectX 9.0c/Shader3.0 or higher compatible, NVIDIA GeForce6600 series, ATI RadeonTM X1600 or higher or higher, VRAM �F256MB or higher
Sound: DirectSound compatible, DirectX 9.0c (or higher) compatible
Input Devices: Mouse, Keyboard
PC Settings: 640x480 32bit Color (may cause lower frame-rate than recommended setting)

Recommended

OS: Windows Vista
CPU: Intel Core2Duo 2.0GHz or higher
RAM: 2GB or higher
HDD: 10GB of free space or more
Video Card: DirectX 9.0c/Shader3.0 or higher compatible, NVIDIA GeForce8600 series or higher, ATI RadeonTM X 1900 or higher, VRAM �F512MB or higher
Sound: DirectSound compatible, DirectX 9.0c (or higher) compatible
Input Devices: Gamepad �FXbox360 Controller for Windows
PC Settings: 1280x720 32bit Color

Features:

* 3D environments and characters
* Traditional "2D" Street Fighter six-button gameplay
* Classic Street Fighter characters re-imagined for a new generation of gamers, including the original cast of Street Fighter II
* New brawlers: female super-spy Crimson Viper, lucha libre wrestler El Fuerte, mixed martial artist Abel and more!
* New special moves that go beyond any Street Fighter fan's wildest imagination, including Focus Attacks, Super Combos, and the revenge-fueled Ultra Combo system.
* Amazing locations never seen before in a Street Fighter game
* New gameplay elements provide challenges for both newcomers as well as the most seasoned Street Fighter pro.

Release Date: July 2009
Genre: Fighting
Platform: PC
Rating: Teen
Price: $39.99

Street Fighter IV video game PC Specs!

With the release of Street Fighter IV on the PC, many will be eagerly anticipating the next installment of the biggest fighting game series in video game history!

For those planning on buying the title, we have the hardware specifications required to set you in good stead for one of this year's hottest titles!

Resident Evil 5, Street Fighter IV and Bionic Commando Coming to PC Starting in July

Capcom announce that three of its blockbuster hit console games of 2009 will be coming to the PC beginning this summer. Bionic Commando, Street Fighter IV and Resident Evil 5 will all be coming to the PC, beginning in July with Street Fighter IV and Bionic Commando, while Resident Evil 5 comes later in the year. All three games will be optimized for the PC platform and will have new PC-specific features added to the already great games. All three games will be available both at retail and via various digital distribution methods.

Street Fighter IV features a mix of returning favourites such as Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li and Guile along with new characters created for this game, such as Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus. Characters and environments are rendered in stylized 3D, while the game is played in the classic Street Fighter™ 2D perspective with additional 3D camera flourishes. Instantly familiar six-button controls are the hallmark of the game, with a host of new special moves and features. Mixing classic genre-defining game mechanics the franchise is known and loved for with all-new, never-before-seen gameplay systems, Street Fighter IV brings a brand new fighting experience to fans the world over. The PC version of Street Fighter IV will feature online play, higher screen resolutions and three new shaders based on three of the “artistic” trailers released in 2008 that will change the visual appearance of the game: “watercolour,” “poster” and “sumi-e ink” styles. Street Fighter IV PC is scheduled for release throughout PAL territories on July 3.

The first true sequel to the classic 1988 Nintendo Entertainment System original, Bionic Commando sees the return of the bionically-enhanced Nathan "Rad" Spencer. Time has not been kind to Spencer: 10 years after his heroic defeat of the Imperials, he has been betrayed by the government he swore to serve, imprisoned for crimes he didn't commit, and sentenced to death. Bionic Commando transposes the swing-and-shoot gameplay of the 8-bit original onto a stunning 3D environment of towering buildings, suspended roadways and monorails, deep canyons and sheer rock faces, where every environment is scalable using swinging, repelling, climbing and wall-walking techniques. The PC version of Bionic Commando will support higher resolutions than the console version, remappable controls including mouse and keyboard support, support for both DirectX 9 and DirectX 10 and online connectivity for multiplayer sessions.

In Resident Evil 5, returning hero Chris Redfield is sent to Africa to investigate a biological weapon that is transforming the populace into aggressive and disturbing creatures. Joined by another local BSSA agent, Sheva Alomar, the two must work together to solve the truth behind the frightening turn of events. Featuring a revolutionary new co-op mode of gameplay, Resident Evil 5 will let players experience fear together as terror moves out of the shadows and into the light of day. The PC version of Resident Evil 5 will feature online play for co-operative play sessions over the internet and will also take advantage of NVIDIA’s new GeForce 3D Vision technology (wireless 3D Vision glasses sold separately).

Official European Street Fighter IV Championship details

Capcom has joined forces with Xbox 360® to find the Street Fighter IV champions, of France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK and then the chance to be crowned Ultimate European Street Fighter Supreme Master AND win some amazing and unique prizes.

With the new free ‘Championship mode’ update for Street Fighter IV, you can truly test yourself against the very best. The new mode will be available to all SFIV players through a free update through your console.

Entering the tournament couldn’t be easier. Registration is open to all Street Fighter players on Xbox LIVE® from 17 th April until 17 th May and can be done through this link.

www.capcom-europe.com/sfivofficialtournament

Lets us know your contact details and Xbox Gamertag and we’ll track your progress in the new automatic Championship Mode leader boards.

You don’t have to set up matches and can play at times that suit you. All you need to do is win as many matches as possible and build up your score of Grade Points (the new reward system in ‘Championship Mode’).

The top 30 Grade Points scoring players will be invited to an exclusive live final in their respective country to be held on the weekend of 30/31 st May. National champions will be sent on (all expenses paid) to a secret European location for the Euro final weekend 13 th/14 th June.

Full details can be found on the www.capcom-europe.com website

FREE ONLINE PLAY TO ALL XBOX LIVE GAMERS
You don’t even have to have Gold membership play in the tournament. From the 1 st to the 4 th of May, Xbox is running the Xtival weekend which gives all silver live members full access to online gaming. Street Fighter IV is a top featured game for the Xtival and a perfect chance for everyone to start winning the all important ‘Grade Points’ and a chance to win the title.

Prizes and glory await!!

Street Fighter IV - Championship Mode Update comes Free

Capcom is bringing new options to Street Fighter IV with an eye towards serious players. Street Fighter IV’s Championship Mode update expands on the fighting fun by offering players the chance to compete in tournaments and to watch replays of the best tournament matches. Best of all it comes to you at no cost. The Championship Mode update will be available for both PS3 and Xbox 360 owners on Friday, April 24 (exact times TBC).

Championship Mode offers you the chance to compete in five different grades of tournaments, creating the right challenge for players of every skill level. You’ll score Grade Points (GP) for tournament wins, and as your GP total grows, you’ll become eligible to enter into more exclusive tournaments. Winning tournaments will also net you Championship Points (CP). CPs are like “prize money” up for grabs in the tournament. The higher the GP skill of the players in a particular tournament, the bigger the CP prize!

Replay Mode allows you to select and watch the best Championship Mode tournament matches.

* On the PlayStation Network, you can rate matches while you watch according to characteristics such as “awesome” or “funny.” Replays are then ranked based on these vote ratings.
* On Xbox Live, instead of rating the matches, you can choose to download and save your favourite replays to study the players’ techniques. You’ll also be able to turn on the input commands from both players to be able to review their button and joystick motions in precise detail.

Playing Pong with Street Fighter IV - video

Both players are handicapped so they have a pixel of health, and both have selected Rose as their character.

They are playing best of 9. At the beginning of each round, one of them "serves" by performing Rose's "Soul Spark" move - a half-circle towards on the joystick, and a punch button.

Then, they take it in turns to perform her "Soul Reflect", which can reverse projectiles; this is a quarter-cirlce away on the stick, with a punch button. Whoever fails to time the parry correctly will get hit by the "ball", and the other player will win the round.



Source: Infovore blog

Street Fighter IV US National Championship Finals on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 7p.m.

This is not one of them....
GAMESTOP, the world’s largest video game retailer, has partnered with CAPCOM and the EVO Championship Series, the largest and longest-running fighting game tournaments in the world, to host the Street Fighter IV US National Championship Finals on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 7p.m. The event will take place at Fort Mason in San Francisco, where 16 national finalists will battle it out for the Grand Prize before advancing to represent the US in an International Exhibition featuring champions from Japan and Korea. Street Fighter fans will be able to experience the action up close and personal as the finalists will be playing live-on stage with a giant jumbo screen to show off every bit of the battle.

To coincide with the tournament, attendees are invited to join GameStop and Capcom for the “Street Fighter Fights Hunger” charity food drive in partnership with SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK. Guests are invited to do their part by bringing gifts of canned foods or nominal donations to be collected at the event.

Additional event festivities include:

SFIV game play kiosks
Autograph signing with YOSHINORI ONO, Producer for SFIV, and SETH KILLIAN, EVO founder and Special Advisor to the game
Performances by freestyle dance crew and America’s Best Dance Crew finalists, SUPREME SOUL, live on-stage throughout the night
DJ spinning throughout the night
SFIV-themed costume contest, activities, and prizes
E-Shots photo booth, Venom Energy Drink samplings, Estate LA custom hat experience, Coveroo laser etching experience, and SFIV models
VISUALS:
Crowds of enthusiastic gamers (more than 1,500 people expected)
Fans cheering for “cage-style” video game tournament
Attendees making donations for charity food drive
Consumers playing at game kiosks
Costume contest with fans competing for prizes
WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 2009

7–11p.m.



WHERE: Fort Mason Center, San Francisco

http://www.fortmason.org/directions/index.shtml

CONTACT:

GameStop:

Lauramustard@gmail.com

Laura Weir , 47 Communications

laura@fortyseven.com