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[parallaxscroll]

http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8208&Itemid=53



Street Fighter IV Info Coming This Week

A Capcom rep has told Next-Gen that this Thursday, we just might finally find out what Street Fighter IV is going to look like...

Chatting with a Capcom rep Tuesday, we asked how Street Fighter IV is coming along ("great," of course) and what exactly it's going to look like.

"You'll find out Thursday," said Capcom's Chris Kramer.

Capcom confirmed Street Fighter IV back in October, releasing a trailer that looked like an animated watercolor painted somewhere deep within The Matrix. So we can't wait to see how that look translates to the actual game, if at all.


http://www.capcom.com/BBS/showthread.php?t=22940&page=2



"There will be a BUNCH of good new SFIV info coming "soon." Is "very soon" better? How about "by the end of next week"?

There will still be lots of questions that don't get answered (and many don't HAVE answers--the game is very much in development), but there will be some great info for everyone to chew on, including answers to some of the biggest questions currently circulating.

best,
Seth"

[The Great Dane]

Awesome. I loved the trailer they released a couple of months ago. I can't wait to get some new info on this game.

[Damaramu]

First "screenshot" revealed today:

http://kotaku.com/assets/resources/2007/12/streetfighterivmedia.jpeg

Kotaku.com (http://kotaku.com/gaming/breaking/street-fighter-iv-first-screenshot-330625.php)

[Juganawt]

http://www.cwgsy.net/private/juganawt/WTFryu.jpg

Ok, PLEASE tell me that they are not taking a page from DOA's book, and making a Wobbly Wang and Bouncing Bollocks physics system.

Perhaps using the fighter's genitals is one of the hidden extra gameplay features that are mentioned? Or maybe perhaps they are involved in the new special moves?

One thing's for certain. Hurricane kicks with Ryu and Ken will be left for absolute, last resorts!

Other than the "meat" of the issue i have with the picture, the art direction looks fantastic, and as long as the game sticks to it's strictly 2D routes, it could be a worthy addition to the franchise.

[heybtbm]

That looks pretty cool. I'm glad they didn't go the "realistic" 3-D route.

[monkeysuit]

As long as they stick with the 2D roots and the six button control scheme, I'd say Capcom has a hit.

Also, that screen shot needs more Blanka.

[segagamer4life]

yeah.. this looks great, to early thought, but I am excited about this game... not so much about the realistic buldge though, oh well.

[spoon]

I am pretty sure that is his shirt pulled below his belt.

Anyhow, looks likes nice.

[rbudrick]

I bet there's hiden clues about the game in the Chinese writing in the background.

That's my conspiracy theory for today.

-Rob

[XYXZYZ]

Though the screenshot doesn't answer this question outright, we can confirm that the game's graphics are polygonal but the gameplay is strictly 2D. There will be new moves, locations, and gameplay features, while the standard six button control scheme remains. Ryu and Ken return along with Chun-Li and Dhalsim, but beyond that the character roster is a mystery.

It's 2D, good old 6 button style, and Chun Li is in it. There's no way this can suck, even if it turns out to be shitty, It'll still be awesome.

Just think, after this we'll get to play Street Fighter 4, Street Fighter 4 2nd Strike, Street Fighter 4 Turbo, Deluxe Street Fighter 4 Turbo, Super Street Fighter 4, Super Street Fighter 4 Turbo, Deluxe Super Street Fighter 4 Turbo, and finally Enhanced Deluxe Super Street Fighter 4 Turbo Remix Edition.

Looks like I'll have to make a 360 > JAMMA adapter after all.

[diskoboy]

That 'bulge' looks like it was photoshopped in.

[monkeysuit]

Just checked Kotaku and they have some new details that were previously unreleased. These new rumors are coming from a separate blog and still haven't been confirmed by Capcom. Judging from the picture attached, though, I would say they are credible.

http://kotaku.com/assets/resources/2007/12/sfiv_leaks.jpg
http://kotaku.com/gaming/rumor/more-street-fighter-iv-details-pics-331057.php

Rumored New Details:


- Street Fighter IV will take place between Street Fighter II Turbo and Street Fighter III

- IV will run at 60 fps

- The parry system is gone and will be replaced by a canceling system dubbed either "Saving" or "Revenge." On the offensive side, an "Ultra" move will be available as well as the "Super" moves in the style of Super Street Fighter II.

[Poofta!]

http://kotaku.com/assets/resources/2007/12/sfiv_leaks.jpg
http://kotaku.com/gaming/rumor/more-street-fighter-iv-details-pics-331057.php



*sniff* that is the most beautiful thing i have ever seen.

i have to admit, i wont pay 60$ for a 2d fighter (i know pseudo 2d but still). hope its either retail at 40 or at least has some other SFs on it..

[Jorpho]

I'd rather see a new absurd Capcom VS game. Something featuring Phoenix Wright as a playable character (complete with Pointing Finger of Doom).

(Marvel vs Capcom 2 seems to have remarkable staying power, after all. Then again, maybe that's just because of renewed interest in the Marvel characters, and maybe Capcom can't work around the licensing issues again.)

[Richter Belmount]

That 'bulge' looks like it was photoshopped in.

lolz expert on site

[Julio III]

That screenshot on 1up looks very promising, however, i'm not too sure what I think about the 2 other ones from blogeek. I'm not sure I like the graphical style there. I guess its a wait and see it in action. I also don't understand why they are bringing Dhalsim back. Ryu, Ken and Chun-Li I understand. I hope that rumour about them removing parries is not true, unless the new system is good...

[parallaxscroll]

http://www.destructoid.com/rumor-new-info-and-pictures-from-street-fighter-iv-leaked-58045.phtml



Rumor: New info and pictures from Street Fighter IV leaked
by Hamza CTZ Aziz on 12.06.2007


Brazilian gaming blog Blogeek has apparently gotten big news on the upcoming Street Fighter IV game and they are more than happy to share it with the Internets. Check out the translated info below:


"The graphics aren't the way they are in the teaser that everyone watched. The game's still pretty, but it has nothing of that ink-splashing or anything. Art direction is interesting. Unlike all the other 3D fighters, SFIV is not meant to be photo realistic.

Street Fighter IV runs at 60 frames per second.

Street Fighter IV will have online play.

The game takes place after Super Street Fighter II Turbo and before SFIII. The good news is that the character roster will be made of many old-school brawlers and some entirely new ones. There are two new girls on the list. We will probably not see any SFIII characters.

The stage you saw at 1Up, if you didn't figure out, is Chun-Li's Stage from SF2.

The excellent Parry system form SFIII is gone. The new system seems to be called Saving or Revenge (we're not sure about the name). We don't know exactly how it works, but it's built around cancels. And we do know we'll have another gauge to activate the Saving/Revenge stuff, besides the usual Super Gauge.

Supers are there (although they didn't decide yet if it will be like in SSF2T or SFIII), and now they've put another moves called Ultras. These makes your character throws a auto combo with tons of moves. It's like a custom combo ... except by the custom part.

Shen Long may appear in the game. We are NOT kidding.

The consoles are not decided yet, really. But, assuming that SFIV will have online play, we can obviously think of Xbox 360 and PS3 (duh). It's very likely that we'll see an arcade version without online mode too, and our sources told us that Capcom could put some test machines in Japan arcades in Q2 next year."

Of course, until we hear something from Capcom or pick up the next issue of EGM, we can't be too sure about this info. So why run with this then? Because Blogeek also provided us with two new screenshots from the game. Looks like a little old blog site got the exclusive before a major publication ... ouch. Of course, there's always that one percent chance that Blogeek has the worlds best Photoshop artist on their team ...

In any case, what do you all think about this latest info?

[diskoboy]

I'd rather see a new absurd Capcom VS game. Something featuring Phoenix Wright as a playable character (complete with Pointing Finger of Doom).

(Marvel vs Capcom 2 seems to have remarkable staying power, after all. Then again, maybe that's just because of renewed interest in the Marvel characters, and maybe Capcom can't work around the licensing issues again.)

I've heard rumors that Capcom IS working on a Marvel Vs. Capcom 3.

And personally, I'd rather see a new MvC, than a SF4. The Street Fighter franchise has been run into the ground, IMO.

And having Phoenix Wright as a playable character would be pretty bad-assed. And maybe Super Joe from Bionic Commando, since they're reviving the fanchise.

[monkeysuit]

I've heard rumors that Capcom IS working on a Marvel Vs. Capcom 3.

Frank West as a playable character, please.

[Wolfrider31]

*sniff* that is the most beautiful thing i have ever seen.

i have to admit, i wont pay 60$ for a 2d fighter (i know pseudo 2d but still). hope its either retail at 40 or at least has some other SFs on it..

I find it ironic when old school gamers complain that no one does 2D any more and that 2D is just as good as 3D, then when someone finally does something in 2D the same people refuse to pay anything more than a discount price. :P The game still costs the same amount of money to make regardless of how many planes it runs on. Pay full price and quit whining. :P

[Overbite]

While I'm glad Ken is in, where is Zangief? :(

Ibuki too.

[kazuo]

I've heard rumors that Capcom IS working on a Marvel Vs. Capcom 3.

Except that they're not, 'cause EA owns the rights to Marvel games.

Oh, in case you guys didn't hear already, the shots from the Brazilian site were legit, stolen from EGM. The Brazilian blogger that posted them is a freelancer for EGM in Brazil and used his position to get ahold of the images and information and repost.

http://kotaku.com/gaming/mea-culpa/ziff-sets-us-straight-on-stolen-street-fighter-iv-pics-331583.php

SFIV - Do not want

[Lothars]

Except that they're not, 'cause EA owns the rights to Marvel games.

SFIV - Do not want

Except you don't know that, who knows maybe they made a deal with EA? I could see it happening.

and SFIV will be great.

[monkeysuit]

Except that they're not, 'cause EA owns the rights to Marvel games.

EA likes money too.

[bazariah]

Except you don't know that, who knows maybe they made a deal with EA? I could see it happening.

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and they could create capcom vs ea vs marvel comics


SF IV looks highly promising though

[Damaramu]

EA? Maybe they could have John Madden as a playable character, with a special MADDEN stage featuring running commentary as you're playing.

[heybtbm]

Except that they're not, 'cause EA owns the rights to Marvel games.

Someone may want to tell that to Activision. They still have 10 years remaining on their Marvel license.

[Juganawt]

Except that they're not, 'cause EA owns the rights to Marvel games.


EA's license was revoked after Marvel saw what they did with Rise of the Imperfects. They were so disappointed with the game that they made the agreement null and void, and handed it to Activision instead.

However, that doesn't stop Capcom from getting the rights to games too. If I recall correctly, Capcom were able to make Marvel V Capcom 2 even when Activision had the license when they released X-Men Mutant Academy, so maybe there are special agreements or extensions of the license that can be made? Maybe there's seperate licenses for 2D and 3D titles?

[airraid]

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[Clownzilla]

Well, I wanted 2D graphics AND game play, but I can live with this (and enjoy it). In an odd way, the graphics do kind of take me back to my SF2 arcade days though.

[Damaramu]

Already covered here:

http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109956

[djbeatmongrel]

I really hope capcom steals snk's kof 2006 formula or else this will piss me off. i still have nightmares from the sf ex games.

[Wolfrider31]

The art style is even more unique that it looked at first glance. They're really going for a light hearted goofy vibe. Not sure about the models for the faces though, Ryu looks damn creepy. I can't wait to see this in motion though.

[monkeysuit]

I don't think the characters look goofy at all. If anything it looks just as it should, an updated version of the old school models. When I look at all of these screens, the only thing that really comes to mind is - it looks as if they took concept art for previous Street Fighter games and just animated it.

Now all they have to do is nail the frame rate and I'm sold.

[Flack]

Already covered here:

http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109956

Threads merged.

[ubersaurus]

I'm not sure you should have links to the scanned articles. Might bring the EGM hammer down on the site.

[kazuo]

EA's license was revoked after Marvel saw what they did with Rise of the Imperfects. They were so disappointed with the game that they made the agreement null and void, and handed it to Activision instead.

This is true. My bad for forgetting/overlooking.


However, that doesn't stop Capcom from getting the rights to games too. If I recall correctly, Capcom were able to make Marvel V Capcom 2 even when Activision had the license when they released X-Men Mutant Academy, so maybe there are special agreements or extensions of the license that can be made? Maybe there's seperate licenses for 2D and 3D titles?

I think what happened with MvC2 was CapCom had one game left on their contract with Marvel, and that game was MvC2.

As far as 2D/3D, I am pretty sure contracts do not specify one or the other.


EA likes money too.

In a perfect world, this could happen. [Activision sublicensing the Marvel properties to CapCom.. assuming it was even possible per their contract]

In a perfect world, we'd have Goldeneye on Virtual Console.

[monkeysuit]

I'm not sure how new this is, but 1up just released some actual gameplay footage for SFIV. They also have a pretty cool special video where they talk to the producers/directors of the game.

http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/16818

I'm really liking the art style a lot more now that I've seen it in action.

[blissfulnoise]

No parries, no air blocking, no air throws.

Seems like it's taking a step backwards from the genius of SFIV. They keep mentioning the Revenge/Saving system, but don't really describe what it will actually do.

I know it's only 5% done, but i'm starting to get a little worried. SFIII:3T is the pinnacle of the 2D fighter. It seems kind of foolish to deviate from it so much. I know Capcom is reaching for a wider audience; I guess we'll see if these new tactics will work.

[ubersaurus]

No parries, no air blocking, no air throws.

Seems like it's taking a step backwards from the genius of SFIV. They keep mentioning the Revenge/Saving system, but don't really describe what it will actually do.

I know it's only 5% done, but i'm starting to get a little worried. SFIII:3T is the pinnacle of the 2D fighter. It seems kind of foolish to deviate from it so much. I know Capcom is reaching for a wider audience; I guess we'll see if these new tactics will work.

I'd hardly call it a step backwards.

Alpha had a different system from III or II, and those both had different systems as well.

Further I know a lot of people who would disagree on 3rd Strike being the best fighting game...myself included. I felt that parries really hurt the core Street Fighter gameplay, completely killing fireball traps, footsie games, zoning, rushdown, and other stuff in favor of a game system that rewards playing defensively. Air blocking has a similar defensive shift to it.

SF2 was a very offensive-based game, and I believe that's the feel they want to bring back. And if that's the case I'm there. SF3 disappointed me from the get go, and of the few fighting games Capcom has put out since then, only CvS2 ever grabbed my attention for long...and that game is pretty defensive too. But SF2? I love playing that still.

[heybtbm]

SFIII:3T is the pinnacle of the 2D fighter.

...most intelligent thing I've heard all day.

[NE146]

New character announced!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/b2stoys/131560-1.jpg

[Damaramu]

Could a mod maybe retitle this topic to a more generic Street Fighter 4 news related title?

[Dreamc@sting]

I've been awaiting this game for some time now...hell I've been waiting for a new SF game period...I'm very happy they are going with the graphic system they chose, the 3D SF game on PS2 was horrid