Soulcalibur IV - Secret Apprentice artwork

Screenshots featuring the Secret Apprentive out of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, newly revealed as a guest character.

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Namco Bandai In Soul Calibur Breast Cover-Up

For your submission, the picture, showing Soul Calibur's Ivy as she's depicted on the game's official website. On the left, how she appears on the Japanese site. On the right? How she appears on the American site.

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Soul Calibur IV Fighters Revealed

Namco Bandai Has Revealed The List Of Fighters For The Upcoming Soul Calibur IV...

The fighters revealed so far are:

1. Amy
2. Astaroth
3. Cassandra Alexandra
4. Cervantes de Leon
5. Ivy (Isabella Valentine)
6. Kilik
7. Lizardman (Aeon Calcos)
8. Maxi
9. Mitsurugi (Heishiro)
10. Nightmare
11. Raphael Sorel
12. Rock (Nathaniel Adams)
13. Seong Mi-na
14. Setsuka
15. Siegfried Schtauffen
16. Sophitia Alexandra
17. Taki
18. Talim
19. Tira
20. Voldo
21. Xianghua Chai
22. Yoshimitsu
23. Yun-seong
24. Zasalamel

New Characters Include:

Angol Fear
Ashlotte
Hilde(gard) von Krone
Scheherazade
Shura



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Soul Calibur IV on Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3 on July 31st

Ubisoft announces the European release date for Soul Calibur IV, which is headed for the Xbox 360 and PS3 on July 31st...

Ubisoft has announced that Soul Calibur IV is set for release in Europe on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 this July 31st. The French publisher has taken on the distribution responsibilities in the region for the game's developer/publisher Namco Bandai.

"We are thrilled to be bringing Soul Calibur's successful heritage to PAL territories as it sets into motion a new echelon of dynamic gameplay and exceptional game graphics on next generation platforms," said John Parkes, EMEA Marketing Director at Ubisoft. "Offering players an ultimate fighting game experience, Soul Calibur IV will definitely be an owners 'must have' in building their game collection library."

Soul Calibur IV will bring new characters to the saga, such as Hilde (who looks kind of like a Greek Warrior woman with a shield and short sword), as well as Scheherazade and Angol Fear, who have been designed by renowned manga and character artists. There are also some interesting bonus sabre wielders in the form of Darth Vader and Yoda.

Additionally, competitive online modes will be featured for the first time ever in the Soul Calibur series, while equipment damage and the option of 'Critical Finish' ending moves by filling up the Soul Gauge are set to offer a few tasty extra features as well.

Source: TVG

Play.com Live: Win one of TWO Dodge Nitro's playing Soul Calibur IV next week!

Play.com Live: Win one of TWO Dodge Nitro's playing Soul Calibur IV next week!

Ubisoft proudly reveals the UK exclusive first play of Soul Calibur IV only at Play.com Live. Play as Darth Vader or Yoda in the new version of the classic Soul Calibur series and you could drive away in a brand spanking new Dodge Nitro SUV!

Two afternoon tournaments will see the UK’s best gamers fight it out to drive home the prize from Wembley. See http://www.dodge.co.uk/nitro/ for details of the prize!

In addition Ubisoft will be offering the lucky attendees to the show a chance to win one of TWO holidays to Las Vegas to celebrate the imminent release of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2 on PC, Xbox 360 and PS3.

About Play.com Live

The Play.com Live event on March 15 and 16 will give people the chance to try out the latest computer games and watch the hottest bands – all inside the world famous home of UK football.

TV babe Gemma Atkinson (ex-Hollyoaks and I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!) and Virgin Radio presenter Iain Lee will host the two-day extravaganza which includes performances top bands including We Are Scientists.

Tickets cost just £6 per adult and £3 for children and can be purchased through www.play.com/live. They are available to buy for a morning or afternoon visit to the show on either day.

Ubisoft - Soulcalibur IV + Soulcalibur Legends to arrive in Europe this Summer

Soulcalibur IV and Soulcalibur Legends to Hit the Stores in Summer 08

Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, today announced that it entered into an agreement with NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe SAS to distribute Soulcalibur IV on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, and Soulcalibur Legends exclusively on Wii. Both games will hit stores across Europe and other PAL territories in summer 2008.

Soulcalibur IV is the latest iteration of the world renowned melee-based fighting series. Delivering new gameplay modes, characters and enhanced features with groundbreaking 3D modeling and animation, Soulcalibur IV will be the definitive fighting game experience. Soulcalibur IV also provides unprecedented character customization possibilities and the eagerly expected online battle mode.
As part of a monumental collaboration between NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. and LucasArts, the Sith Lord Darth Vader will appear as a guest character in the PLAYSTATION 3 system version of the title, and Jedi Master Yoda will be available for the Xbox 360.

Soulcalibur Legends™ thrusts the players into a third person action adventure and takes a unique approach to the series by truly utilizing the Nintendo Wii Remote and Nunchuk.

Star Wars characters to appear in Soulcalibur IV

NAMCO BANDAI Games and LucasArts Announce Landmark Partnership

Swords and Lightsabers will be drawn as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. and LucasArts today announced that iconic Star Wars characters will appear in Soulcalibur IV for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. As part of this monumental collaboration, the Sith Lord Darth Vader will appear as a guest character in the PLAYSTATION 3 system version of the title, and Jedi Master Yoda will be available for the Xbox 360. Delivering a robust offering of new gameplay modes and enhanced features, Soulcalibur IV will raise the bar of excellence for all next-generation fighting games when it is released in Summer 2008.

“It is quite rare that two publishers of this caliber are able to collaborate on this level to create a top notch entertainment experience for next-generation platforms.” said Makoto Iwai, executive vice president and COO at NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “In the entertainment industry, LucasArts possesses some of the most recognizable characters and franchises in the world. We’re thrilled to integrate their historic characters into one of our most treasured brands”

“We’re very excited to work with NAMCO BANDAI and be a part of their efforts to take Soulcalibur to the next level,” said Kevin Kurtz, director of marketing at LucasArts. “Adding our iconic Star Wars characters to NAMCO BANDAI’s great game franchise is a match made in heaven, and we think Darth Vader and Yoda will be formidable opponents in the game.”

In Soulcalibur IV, the epic struggle between the spirit sword, Soul Calibur, and the cursed sword, Soul Edge, continues with revelations about this ongoing story as fighters from across the galaxy seek the powerful swords for their own goals and to face the ultimate judgment. Propelling the franchise into the next-generation, Soulcalibur IV flexes its graphical muscles to shows its visual brilliance with a new look for both allies and enemies.

Shown in true high-definition graphics, Soulcalibur IV offers an entirely new battle system that promises to revolutionize the fighting game genre. Featuring an expanded customization mode, Soulcalibur IV allows players to personalize a character to look and perform as they desire. Also, for the first time in the franchise, customized characters or original favorites can be taken online to challenge others for the top spot of this timeless series. Developed by Project Soul, the legendary team behind Soul Blade® and Soulcalibur® I-III, Soulcalibur IV is set to reinvent the brand and reintroduce the fighting genre to new and existing fans alike.

For more information about Soulcalibur IV, please visit http://www.namcobandaigames.com.

Soulcalibur Legends on Wii

World Renowned Franchise Set to Make Exclusive Debut on the Nintendo Wii

Souls are burning with anticipation as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., announced today that Soulcalibur Legends™ has gone gold for the Nintendo Wii™. Exclusive to the innovative console, Soulcalibur Legends reinvents the unparalleled weapon-based fighting franchise and immerses players into a third person action adventure game. Making evolutionary strides in the series, the Wii’s intuitive controls will be the weapon of choice that provides an unmatched gameplay experience complete with various modes of play, a unique combat system and classic roster of Soulcalibur characters.

Set between the events of Soul Blade and Soulcalibur, Legends follows the exploits of Siegfried and other familiar characters from the series as they find themselves on a quest for the ultimate power. Weapons and warriors will clash as they endure to unify the pieces of the Soul Edge sword, the very element which leads to Siegfried’s inevitable possession by the cursed blade.

In Soulcalibur Legends, use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to master orchestrated attacks to crush scores of enemies or large bosses. Battle through more than 10 diverse stages and environments in the single player Quest Mode; rising through the ranking system to earn the honored titles of Knight or Soldier. Players can deliver a one-two punch by switching between their character and an ally for more versatility in any given situation. Gamers can also put their skills to the test in a split-screen Co-op Mode, compete against a friend to defeat the most fearsome enemies in Competitive Mode, or spar in Versus Mode to determine the true Wii weapon master.

Soulcalibur Legends is rated “T” for teen by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) and will be released on November 20. For more information on Soulcalibur Legends, please visit www.namcobandaigames.com