Exclusive First Look at Soulcalibur IV

[Brutal 4ngel]

Did Soulcalibur: Legends make you worried Namco Bandai had ditched the series' roots? Breathe easy, as we're setting your fears to rest; as we previously revealed, Soulcalibur IV is coming and today we can confirm the fourth iteration headed to both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2008.
Details are scarce, but here's what we know so far: Ivy, Mitsurugi and Nightmare are all confirmed returns, new and unannounced characters will make their debut, and the game features "realistic environments, interactive stages, enhanced AI, and a new battle system," according to Namco Bandai. A lot more will be revealed in EGM's upcoming Soulcalibur IV cover story.


Oh, and did we mention 1UP has the first look at the teaser trailer? Check out GameVideos for a high-resolution version of the footage we have so far and HTML that'll let you drop the footage in your blog.



"Soulcalibur has been a cornerstone franchise for Namco Bandai Games and this latest edition will build upon its legacy of groundbreaking fighting experiences," said Makoto Iwai, exec. VP and COO at Namco Bandai Games America. "With Soulcalibur IV, long-time fans and newcomers to the franchise will be amazed by its visual beauty and intense, pulse pounding weapon combat."


Remember, for a far more in-depth look at Soulcalibur 4, pick up the next issue of EGM, where the boys flew all the way to Japan for the full scoop on what to expect from Namco Bandai's latest fighter. The issue, which also features a look at Soulcalibur: Legends, hits stands July 3rd.

Sauce - http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3160253

[M a X]

Wow me and Irken were just talkin about this, sounds really sweet. Btw 4ngel I thought you left the forums?

[Brutal 4ngel]

Originally Posted by M a X

Wow me and Irken were just talkin about this, sounds really sweet. Btw 4ngel I thought you left the forums?

I've just chosen to ignore a choice few retards here. No names because internet feelings will get hurt

[MartyR]

Never been a fan of the Soulcaliburs, but might give this a look.

[ll Wizard ll]

Never been a fan, Martyr? I think they're among the best fighting games avaliable.

[M a X]

Originally Posted by ll Wizard ll

Never been a fan, Martyr? I think they're among the best fighting games avaliable.

There was one I played a while back where you could change in to animals and stuff that was pretty fun, but I kind of like the Dead or Alive series better than SC

[I Snix I]

Originally Posted by M a X

There was one I played a while back where you could change in to animals and stuff that was pretty fun, but I kind of like the Dead or Alive series better than SC

Bloody Roar FTFW

[M a X]

Originally Posted by I Snix I

Bloody Roar FTFW

Lol was it for PS1, xbox, or game cube I dont remember

[Brutal 4ngel]

Originally Posted by ll Wizard ll

Never been a fan, Martyr? I think they're among the best fighting games avaliable.

3D wise, I think it is the best fighting franchise minus 3, which was a let-down.

Although best fighter of all time is held by Guilty Gear

[MartyR]

Originally Posted by ll Wizard ll

Never been a fan, Martyr? I think they're among the best fighting games avaliable.

Its really because I've just never really had a console that synced with any of them. I've played them at friends houses and what not and never really enjoyed them. So still, I'm not much of a fighter genre game fan anyway. Even the Mortal Kombats didn't capture my attention for longer than 5 minutes.