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[Saifer Dracondrali]

It was kinda obvious Cammy would appear... as my logic is flawless

[Snugs]

I hope Cammy is all crazy like her CvS2 form, or else I'm rather have Karin.
Gen is meh, he is a neat character with multiple stances, but he's not really that good, but he's still pretty neat.

[Zero-Shift]

Gen is so awesome I wouldn't even care if he was worse than Dan. I'm personally hoping Bison will still have his kick throw from CvS2. That move looked too cool.

[iLLViLLAiN]

This was kind of inevitable that they would put in the rest of the Street Fighter cast. Who knows there could me more on the way.

[Zero-Shift]

Well, it looks like Seth is indeed going to be a playable character. Shoryuken just posted this video today.

Rape Time - Seth Style

Sweet Jesus, he's like some kind of unholy union of Urien and Dural! Now let's just hope he doesn't inherit Gill's penchant for not dying O_o

On a different note, I am totally satisfied with the current roster. It's a veritable who's who of series staples and fan favorites in addition to the (mostly) awesome new characters. Anything after this point goes way beyond icing on the cake. I could do without T. Hawk and Dee Jay. I never cared much for them. Now Alex and Elena on the other hand

[viperxmns]

Holy hell.. Seth certainly seems to be showcasing the visual style of the game, with some of those moves there..

[Zero-Shift]

Just a little FYI. Rumor mill has it that Rose might actually be making an appearance in this game.

This is either official, or very good photoshop work. It could very well be a hoax...but if it isn't.

[viperxmns]

Full disclosure: I was downright obsessed with Rose for a while. If she makes a return here I got no problem with that.

[DiGi Valentine]

I suppose having Rose (ooh that rhymed) in this game could make sense. I mean, after all, Bison is in there. I never really played as Rose that much but i do like her character and story so i guess if she's in it then she's welcome as far as i'm concerned. Kinda sad to see no Dee Jay but never mind.

[Snugs]

Rose should get her A2 BS back, that would be so cool.
I wish Rolento could make an appearance, but they said no FF characters would be in the game, which is a shame, because Rolento is the coolest character in any SF game.

[Saifer Dracondrali]

Every time you guys mention a new character I gotta go look him/her up...
gamer at heart...
Rose reminds me very much of Morgan from Dark Stalkers... hmm...
Btw I've wanted to ask this for some time...
Does Street Fighter have an actual in game storyline?
The one in Soul Caliber 4 didn't strike me as much of a story...

[Zero-Shift]

Rose reminds me very much of Morgan from Dark Stalkers... hmm...
Btw I've wanted to ask this for some time...
Does Street Fighter have an actual in game storyline?
The one in Soul Caliber 4 didn't strike me as much of a story...

Rose is a fairly unique character and I have to say she has very little in common with Morrigan.

Also, yes, Street Fighter does have a story, but it's been created largely outside the games, which is good because fighters with a heavy emphasis on story simply have their priorities a little skewed. Case and point, Soul Calibur 3. Anyway, there is a generally accepted canon. It's a Frankenstein's monster of sorts that's been pieced together from several things.

-Character biographies
-Very select character endings
-Interviews
-Sourcebooks/Guides
-A confirmation of occurences from Capcom in some way shape or form
-Comics/Manga
-Animated movies
-Sometimes Fanon
-A few retcons here and there

I'm sure there is a Faq floating on the internet somewhere. It helps to know that the major characters are Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Guile, Bison and Akuma. Other major characters, though of slightly less importance include Gouken, Gen, Sakura, Charlie, Sagat, Vega, Cammy and Rose. Everyone else's importance pretty much runs the gamut from relevant to inconsequential.

[Saifer Dracondrali]

Rose is a fairly unique character and I have to say she has very little in common with Morrigan.

Meh, it's probably just me then...

So long as gameplay is solid I don't need a storyline...
I also hope that the online play is of good quality (seeing how it's on ps3/360 that shouldn't be a problem) as I cannot find many people in my area that are interested in fighters...
Well! See ya in Street Fighter! (to those who own a ps3 version) Don't hold back on me just because I'll probably suck!

[DiGi Valentine]

Wait, they said no FF characters? .... but that means no Guy! Nuuuuu T_T

But if they said that then why did they have Hugo in that survey a while ago? Poison comes with Hugo too, and she's from FF. However, that poll was pretty pointless anyways i guess. Meh.

[Snugs]

Andore =/= Hugo

Hugo was directly based off of Andore, and one could only guess who he was based off of. /OBVIOUSSARCASM

[Zero-Shift]

Oh c'mon, that's just gnit-picking. Saying Andore=/=Hugo is like saying Katana=/=Sodom. Same character, just a different name.

[Snugs]

Meh, either way, I already read some where that FF characters aren't going to appear, Capcom's choice, blah to them.

Apparently, Sagat and Gief totally rape most of the cast for free, Surprise surprise from Sagat, but Gief is also has some stupid good stuff.
Shame, I wanted Blanka to be up there with them, I think he got dropped down a few pegs or something.

Ryu has it all, completely solid character.
That dive kick that Rufus has stinks, get beaten out of a bunch of stuff.
Viper, Claw, and El Fuerte can't ever get a break, ever. ( But El Fuerte gets an infinite loop, which is pretty neat)

Abel looks good, an almost definite main for me.



I want Rose just to chip with reflector. =P

[phosphorus]

Are there any videos of matches with C. Viper in them? I've had this theory that she's basically "Girl Captain Commando", and I want to see if I was right.

[Zero-Shift]

Are there any videos of matches with C. Viper in them? I've had this theory that she's basically "Girl Captain Commando", and I want to see if I was right.

I'm sure you can find some if you search her name on Youtube. I can certainly see where you'd get that theory though what with the shocking punches and burning kicks. I can't quite tell what her playstyle is though. At a glance she almost seems to have move not entirely unlike Terry Bogard's.

I know there is a lot of chat about how the characters play, but I'll wait until the console release for any balance tweaks Capcom may have in store.

[Snugs]

Search for Family Fun Arcade SFIV tournament videos, I know that someone played C. Viper, I think it was Ed Ma, but I'm not sure.

[viperxmns]

Sos I hear the Collector's Edition's contents were announced:

65 min. animated movie
Ryu figurine for PS3, C. Viper for 360
Soundtrack
Hint book
Bonus downloadable costumes...

Sounds good to me

[DiGi Valentine]

Sorry i ain't been around that much. Moving house is a pain in the arse sometimes.

Anyways, it seems Rose is confirmed. Her face is all over a news article at Kotaku but i don't have time to get the link.
So, does this mean the cast is complete now then? After seeing the character select screen i can't see how they'll be able to add anymore characters to the roster in time for the release. I'm happy with the cast though. Would have been nice to see some 3rd Strikers in there but perhaps they're saving that for another game.

[Snugs]

Probably won't be any 3s characters, the storyline takes place between SF:3 and SF2, so storyline wise, it's Street Fighter 2.5

They said that the madcatz sticks are going to have awesome Sanwa parts or something, if this is true, everyone should buy one.

[Nemoide]

Has Madcatz ever released a high quality accessory before?

[Zero-Shift]

Has Madcatz ever released a high quality accessory before?

No, but the situation is a bit different this time. First of all, I heard Capcom is actually overlooking the production of these controllers for quality assurance. Second, I too heard the uber expensive sticks were going to use Sanwa parts which is awesome because those are pretty much the best parts out there for sticks. They're used in actual arcade cabinets and most people who build and sell custom sticks use them. Usually a custom stick would run you 250 dollars, and Madcatz is willing to sell one for 130. I'll take the risk and get one personally.

[viperxmns]

screen shotz of Rose:

http://kotaku.com/51...raphic-evidence

[DiGi Valentine]

Yeah, that's the article i'm talking about. Cheers for the link, Viper

When is this game being released again? I think someone said February but i can't be sure. If so then i highly doubt we'll be seeing anymore additions to the roster now. This should be the final set, i think.

[Zero-Shift]

When is this game being released again? I think someone said February but i can't be sure. If so then i highly doubt we'll be seeing anymore additions to the roster now. This should be the final set, i think.

February 17th or 20th depending on whether you're in the US or the UK. Not that long really. I think Street Fighter 2 HD Remix (which kicks ass by the way!) will hold me over until then.

Yeah, this definitely looks like the final roster though. I'm pretty sure we've already seen screenshots of the final character select screen. Besides, six console exclusive characters is pretty damn hefty. I'm satisfied though. They may not have added everyone I wanted, but they certainly added a lot of my top choices.

[viperxmns]

Man I hope stores like Gamestop, Toys R Us and the like do the right thing and provide in-house setups of the game when it comes out, with the fighting sticks. One must test drive a fighting stick before buying. Like shoes. I wish I could spend $150. I hope it isn't like, the Tourney one is great but the cheaper one is crap.

[Snugs]

If they do, fool's going to get Tiger Shots, Tiger Uppercuts, and Tiger Knee's in the face for freeeeeeeeeeeee.

[Zero-Shift]

Just a little update on the Madcatz Stick. Ya know, the one that's going to cost $150. Shoryuken posted a youtube video of...The Unboxing!. Yes, quite sexy.

Also, for anybody who is on the fence, a gentleman at the SRK forums posted this hands on impression of the stick. I was skeptical when I heard Madcatz was making this, but as time goes on it's looking more and more likely that this stick won't disappoint. I don't usually pre-order, but I don't want to miss out on this. I'm heading straight to Gamestop first thing tomorrow. Damn them though, I hate giving them my money.

[Snugs]

I can't afford to shell out the money for the stick right now, such as shame, since it looks really nice. But I think I'll manage with my T5 stick and a converter.

[viperxmns]

psshhh, that box is niiice. Like the packaging on the Anniversary Collection controllers. Do want.

[Nemoide]

It makes me wish I had a 360.

[Snugs]

I'm picking it up for the PC when it comes out.
Then me and some CoMO people can play, but probably on their PS3/360

[Zero-Shift]

Collector's Edition game and Tournament Edition joystick preordered. Jesus I need to start saving.

Okay, I went on an info binge and turned up a few things.

1. OMG Bison has the kick throw from CvS2! Watch it here. I swear, between this and his Ultra I don't think I've ever been happier to be a Bison player.

2. Hardcore Gamer Magazine has an online issue of their Street Fighter issue here. It has some basic info on the mechanics and individual characters. I wouldn't call it super comprehensive, but it does a solid job of explaining the new game mechanics. I'd sum it up in a nutshell but figured why bother when the magazine probably does it better? Focus attacks sound sweet now that I actually know how they work.

*edit* Doh! Although it's fairly barren, the SF4 page on the Shoryuken wiki lists gameplay mechanics in a much more convenient way if you don't feel like downloading a whole magizine.

3. Watch this video followed by this one. You'll either laugh to the point of suffocation or briefly contemplate suicide. Probably the first one.

[Saifer Dracondrali]

*hangs self*
......................
Ok, moment over *cuts noose*
Seems like the wait for this game is alot longer than it should be...

[DiGi Valentine]

"You killed my..."
"Yes yes, i killed your father. I killed my father and you don't see me whining!"
hahahaha!!

[viperxmns]

XD Good grief

WTF's with that giant bug thing? I don't wanna know..

[Zero-Shift]

Just wanted to let everybody know that courtesy of gamevideos.1up.com we now have new footage of all the console exclusive characters. Previously we only got a good look at Sakura. Well, now can watch the other five including Dan "The Man" Hibiki. Man, these Alpha characters are f*!*ing ace! My excitement is getting out of control at this point. It's nearly at a fever pitch.

Although Dan's english voice makes me hope this game has bilingual options.