Street Fighter 4 is a go

[Mecha Cow]

Teaser trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVCA30gMN5k).

There was some kind of Capcom event today at which Street Figher 4 was finally announced. No info yet, just that teaser (Which by the way is not necessarily what the final game will look like).

I'm not a SF fan myself but I figured I'd post this for those of you that are. I think the teaser looks pretty rad at least.

[Cure]

Looks good to me.

[ThirdMarioBro]

I don't believe it. So, they going 3D or what?

[愛]

So they're moving on from tacking on words to the same game over and over again like "Street Fighter Alpha Beta Pocky Puzzle Round-Up HD SD D S'ing Puppies?" It's about time they make a new game.

[Cure]

I don't believe it. So, they going 3D or what?

I don't think so. That's what Street Fighter EX is for.

[Dr. Doom]

It wouldn't suprise me much if they did make it 3d, nor would it really bother me if it was done right, because I think we're at the point were we can have the 3D graphics looking like they belong there.

[R-iZZy]

I think they're gonna keep it 2D. They tried the 3D route with the EX series, and I don't think that series received any kind of praise. But if they do take it 3D, I hope they can really make it on a level far past DOA games.

[Mecha Cow]

Wasn't the EX series done by someone else anyway? Personally I don't see any reason not to go with 3D, but what do I know.

[Dr. Doom]

The last EX game was also released some 7 years ago when state of the art graphics weren't anywhere near what they are now.

[Peanut]

Street Fighter blows.

[Dr. Doom]

Well isn't that fascinating?

[TheGreenMagic]

Well, this news about makes my day, though I never figured it'd ever actually happen at this rate. Good things do come to those who wait...

[Dr. Doom]

I suppose I should note that the artistic aspect is just as important as the technical apsect, too. Like, if the game looks like that trailer, I think we'll be fine.

[Mr._Mutant_Man]

Street Fighter blows.

Isn't Street Fighter the game all of the really serious fighting game nerds love?

I like it. E Honda is my favorite. It's funny that they are just getting to #4 though.:)

[Cure]

Isn't Street Fighter the game all of the really serious fighting game nerds love?


Did you just assume something about someone you know nothing about?

[ZariusTwo]

Really, did anyone pay attention to SF III?

[Dr. Doom]

I'm not really sure what that was supposed to mean.

[ThirdMarioBro]

Just Zarius pretending to know what the hell he's talking about. Street Fighter III: Third Strike was probably the high point of the series.

I'm hoping this turns out to be good, and I'm hoping they keep the 2D gameplay but with 3D graphics (Smash Bros.), but I'm worried. Capcom USA now owns the rights to the franchise, so the odds of it being farmed out are high because the original Street Fighter staff moved to Sammy in 2001. If it doesn't go to the right studio, the whole project is a waste of time.

[ZariusTwo]

Just Zarius knowing what the hell he's talking about.

SF III has virtually no big leauge fanbase beyond the nerds. Mainstream wise? Nothing. Height of the series was the Marvel/ Capcom wars, III just rode the curtails in between. Cult stuff, nothing more.

Let's not, however, get into arguments, since that's the major turn-on of some people...and get back to this.

[GK Punk]

I actually agree. I love SF3 (Third Strike especially) but most casual SF fans I know either didn't really like, or have just never played it. Once they see the roster of characters available it's a turn off to a lot of people I've met.

[ZariusTwo]

Most defendants of SFIII do tend to use "Third Strike" as the primary example, but the first two certaingly arent ever used. There's only ONE first impression, SF II managed it, did SF III? Noooooooo sir.

The fourth HAS to make the first impression for the other upgrades or risk complete indifference

[Ecto Jedi]

Just Zarius pretending to know what the hell he's talking about. Street Fighter III: Third Strike was probably the high point of the series.

Surely, you jest.

[R-iZZy]

Isn't Street Fighter the game all of the really serious fighting game nerds love?

I like it. E Honda is my favorite. It's funny that they are just getting to #4 though.:)

Let's not forget to mention it had the Alpha and the EX series. So this game might be the fourth in the main series, but it's not the fourth Street Fighter game to come about.

As for Street Fighter III, I enjoyed the game. But the one flaw I did see in the game was it giving you an option of one super combo move to use the entire time (or until you lost). Why was that change even considered? I thought that was just stupid. Give your players all the super combo moves to use. Each one came in handy in different situations.

Anyone, I still think to this day the best Street Fighter game is Alpha 3. I hope Capcom has what it takes to outdo it.

[ThirdMarioBro]

Like I said, the outcome depends on the house producing it, but what the hell. I'm getting on the frigging hype train now.

STREET FIGHTER IV BITCHES W00T!!!!!!!

[ZariusTwo]

Surely, you jest.

Surely, you (jail)bait.:lol:

I'd expect SF IV to be more than just "testing a roster" then adding older characters in upgrades, five old characters, five new characters, or just go nuts and have eight and eight, but give us VARIETY

[Peanut]

Is that supposed to imply he has sex with underage kids? If so, your comments would be better directed at either Doom or Ai.

[ZariusTwo]

Is that supposed to imply he has sex with underage kids? If so, your comments would be better directed at either Doom or Ai.

But they love the foreign delicacy, it's a cultural taste, I can't possibly impeach them for it:cry:

[愛]

Exactly. I have cultural taste. Wait....what? :| I DO NOT HAVE SEX WITH UNDERAGED GIRLS.....all the time!

[GK Punk]

Yeah, he doesn't have sex with anybody!

[愛]

Dang, poking fun at my virginity. That's low, dude. I thought we were friends! :cry:

[Peanut]

Yeah, he doesn't have sex with anybody!

I laughed until I just about died.

[gobo]

SF IV, huh? Hopefully, it'll spawn another anime TV series. SF II V was awesome.

[ThirdMarioBro]

An inspiring post I found while fishing around Shoryuken forums...

How can I prove this, you ask? Because Capcom USA is just a translation and North American publishing arm. They don't do any actual original game development there whatsoever. Capcom's sole USA development team, Production Studio 8 (they made Maximo and the wretched Final Fight: Streetwise), was shut down back in 2006. In fact, their only non-Asian studio is Capcom Interactive Canada, which just makes cell phone games (and was a pre-existing company who Capcom just bought out and renamed).

That makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

[愛]

Wait. You thought Street Fighter IV was going to be developed by American studios? ROFL!

[R-iZZy]

LMAO! Yeah dude, that's not happening... everrrr. And thank God it won't.

[Mr._Mutant_Man]

Did you just assume something about someone you know nothing about?

I wasn't making reference to whether he cared for it or not. I'm talking about how Street Fighter seems to be the game all the hardcore fighting gamers play for tournaments.

[Barkworm]

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3164756

[Mecha Cow]

Looks really nice. Very unique style.

[ThirdMarioBro]

Well, I guess sprites just officially died and went to heaven. That said, it looks nice and the return of Chun Li makes me a very happy person. Even better, that shot gives the impression that the gameplay has remained 2D. Win.

What worries me though is that those visuals look like high-end Wii in quality. I certainly hope not.

[Peanut]

What worries me though is that those visuals look like high-end Wii in quality. I certainly hope not.

Are you kidding? The Wii couldn't pull that off. Take note of the lack of jaggies.

[ThirdMarioBro]

Well its still low poly. And now that I've read that Dimps is developing it, my heart sank. Capcom farmed out to the studio most known for Sonic Rush, Crash Boom Bang, and the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai trilogy.

[Peanut]

How the hell can you tell that model is low-poly by a sh*tty definition screenshot? Especially considering how unique the art-style is.

[Dr. Doom]

I wasn't terribly impressed by the screen either. I think when we get to see some video, that's when we'll get knocked on our asses.

[Peanut]

Agreed. I don't know what it is, but I have a feeling the character animations are going to be really superb.

[Dr. Doom]

My most sincere hope for the game is that they don't follow the whole hip-hop style that III had going. Seriously, they went from one of the best soundtracks in any game ever with II to complete indiscernable garbage with III. Seriously, my hatred for III's soundtrack knows no bounds. Get Alph Lyla and Yoko Shimomura back in there with some ****ing MUSIC.

[Mecha Cow]

Even better, that shot gives the impression that the gameplay has remained 2D.
The article already states that the gameplay is 2D. I think anyone expecting sprites was fooling themselves, though.

[Barkworm]

What worries me though is that those visuals look like high-end Wii in quality. I certainly hope not.
If you think that screen looks like Wii graphics, you need glasses. Thick ones.

[Peanut]

He's already wearing some. They're rose coloured and have the Nintendo Seal of Quality stamped on the ear piece.

[Barkworm]

We didn't have enough TMB bashing in the last couple of weeks, did we?

[Peanut]

NO! And while I'm at it, he looks like gorilla!

[Barkworm]

I just about died laughing.

[Peanut]

I just about died laughing.

God damn you brown people and your sarcasm.

[愛]

Remember when he posted that picture of him in the Donkey Kong tie? All I could see in that picture was "LIFE VIRGIN" written all over it. :)

[Peanut]

Says the kid who faps to pre-teen Chun-Li pr0n.

[愛]

Pre-teen Chun-Li was my first love. :cry:

[Barkworm]

Wait, now we're adding virgin jokes and racism to this?! AI'S MAKING VIRGIN JOKES???!!! Excellent.

And for the record, the gorilla comment really almost killed me.

[Peanut]

Street Fighter IV thread > Other threads about games 4 people in this section care about.

[Mecha Cow]

I almost feel bad breaking up this party with actual news (http://www.destructoid.com/rumor-new-info-and-pictures-from-street-fighter-iv-leaked-58045.phtml), but let me just say that YOUR MOTHERS didn't seem to mind...or...something. Shut up.

[Peanut]

F*cking, Mecha! Don't you know anything!? When you enter a thread during a spam post session, you need to use a lolcats picture, asking what's going on "inis thred?!"

Also, those screens look pretty bad...

[Cure]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/KevMan87/emokitten.jpg

[Peanut]

I think my heart is broken. I'll never be mean again, that poor kitten's face will forever haunt me, with every waking moment.

[Mecha Cow]

No matter how hard I try, it's never good enough for you. This is why mommy left.

[ThirdMarioBro]

Says the kid who faps to pre-teen Chun-Li pr0n.

He ain't the only one.

[R-iZZy]

You guys are nuts! lol. Seriously. But maybe I'm the only one hyped after seeing those three new screens? I'm pissing myself and throwing hadoukens at random people on the street in excitement.

My most sincere hope for the game is that they don't follow the whole hip-hop style that III had going. Seriously, they went from one of the best soundtracks in any game ever with II to complete indiscernable garbage with III. Seriously, my hatred for III's soundtrack knows no bounds. Get Alph Lyla and Yoko Shimomura back in there with some ****ing MUSIC.
WHAT?! That's f***ing blasphemy. That soundtrack kicked ass.

[gobo]

I wasn't too thrilled by the rapish soundtrack to Third Strike simply because it was rap. But, on the other hand, it was less uninspired/irritating than your typical rap. So, it got some points for that.

[Dr. Doom]

I absolutely can't say enough horrible things about III's "music". I usually stay the hell out of the music section for this very reason, people are so ridiculously opinionated about this stuff. I'd typically say something very zen, like "whatever makes someone happy is ok with me" or whatever, but III's soundtrack is absolutely unforgivable in my eyes.

[Dragon Turtle]

Some new screen shots for Street Fighter 4:

http://www.blogeek.com.br/

[ThirdMarioBro]

I'm with Doom. While III's music had some moments of brilliance (and a blatant James Bond sample), it mostly fell flat. If they're going between II & III for story, I want Yoko. The only thing I know she's working on at the moment is some tracks for Brawl. SFII is one of the greatest soundtracks in gaming. We need that talent.

Some new screen shots for Street Fighter 4:

http://www.blogeek.com.br/

^ OLD

[Dragon Turtle]

^ OLD


Didn't see em at first.

^ SORRY

[Dr. Doom]

I think the only thing I remember from the music in III is that James Bond "sample", lol.

[Ecto Jedi]

I absolutely can't say enough horrible things about III's "music". I usually stay the hell out of the music section for this very reason, people are so ridiculously opinionated about this stuff. I'd typically say something very zen, like "whatever makes someone happy is ok with me" or whatever, but III's soundtrack is absolutely unforgivable in my eyes.

I agree wholeheartedly. I'm also glad they probably won't include any of III's bargain bin reject fighters. Ugh...What a horrible game.

And Jesus, somebody get that kitten a ball of yarn or something. F*ck.

[Dr. Doom]

I actually like the game as a whole, as well as several of the characters. I'm not anti-SFIII, I just think the soundtrack is a travesty.

[Dragon Turtle]

A few new SF 4 shots:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=zzO7uhQI48E

[Barkworm]

Yeah, doesn't really look all that great...

[Dr. Doom]

I'm glad I'm not alone on that.

[Krang]

Same here. Then again, I lost most of my interest in this game when I heard it wasn't being developed by Capcom...

[Mecha Cow]

It is being developed by Capcom...o_O

[Anarchistguy]

I thought Dimps was the developer of this game...?

[Barkworm]

Read other people's posts, Dutchy!

Well its still low poly. And now that I've read that Dimps is developing it, my heart sank. Capcom farmed out to the studio most known for Sonic Rush, Crash Boom Bang, and the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai trilogy.

[Mecha Cow]

That was posted during the thread's insane period, which I blocked from my mind. That's the first I've heard of it, has it been confirmed?

[Barkworm]

I'm looking into it right now but I haven't found anything besides a Kotaku post.

[Krang]

I'm not sure how official this (http://www.capcom.com/BBS/showpost.php?p=387393&postcount=52) is, but it seems there are also rumors that Capcom will be developing it after all...

[Dragon Turtle]

Actual gameplay footage for SF4:


http://youtube.com/watch?v=fzNkj43CuHU&feature=related

[Mecha Cow]

You know, I've said that 3D is the future of the series and I stand by it, but this sure ain't it. I think it looks completely underwhelming.

*E* Of course this is quite possibly a really early version of the game.

[Peanut]

It is, but what's wrong with it either way? It's Street Fighter, on a 2D field, but with 3D graphics. The art style isn't exactly terrific, but that has nothing to do with how the game plays.

[Cure]

Looked good to me. Ryu's face while taking a punch to the gut is funny.

[Mecha Cow]

It is, but what's wrong with it either way? It's Street Fighter, on a 2D field, but with 3D graphics. The art style isn't exactly terrific, but that has nothing to do with how the game plays.
There's nothing really wrong with it, I just don't think it's impressive in any way.

[Peanut]

There's nothing really wrong with it, I just don't think it's impressive in any way.

I won't argue that point, but did you really expect it to be? It's another Street Fighter.

[ThirdMarioBro]

Actually, I don't expect it to look good at all. When they announced that it was going with 3D art, I got the sinking feeling Capcom was going to half-ass the visuals. I'm just hoping it looks better in motion.

[Barkworm]

A video was posted ON THIS PAGE!!!

[Mecha Cow]

I won't argue that point, but did you really expect it to be? It's another Street Fighter.

You don't think SF3 looks good? :O

[Dr. Doom]

We certainly can't judge the gameplay just yet, but the game definitely looks underwhelming from an artistic standpoint.

[ThirdMarioBro]

A video was posted ON THIS PAGE!!!

Well.....I suck.

[Peanut]

We certainly can't judge the gameplay just yet

No, but I think you can take the word of the guys at 1up on it.

Has no one actually watched the video where all these gameplay snippets have come from? It's The 1up Show Street Fighter IV Special they put out on Friday. They even talk about the exact same things everyone else is; about how they saw the game and were immediately worried about it, how the art style put them off, but then they played it and their doubts were silenced.

I suggest everyone go check out that video.

[R-iZZy]

Yeah, I saw that video the day it was upped on 1Up. They're testing a lot of new mechanics, such as this Revenge Meter (sounds like the K-Groove from Capcom vs. SNK 2), taking out the parry system. The guys sounded satisfied with the direction the game was going, and I'm not gonna doubt their judgment on this one.

Not to mention the online play being hinted as a tournament system sounds pretty bad ass.

[ThirdMarioBro]

I saw the video. Ryu and Ken still look awful, but the gameplay looks as tight as ever. There be hope at the end of the tunnel.

[Dragon Turtle]

http://www.the-magicbox.com/0801/crimsonviper.jpg

According to Magicbox:

"Capcom has revealed an original character for the arcade fighting game Street Fighter IV, her name is Crimson Viper, a female detective, who is speedy and have hidden weapons all over her body."


Crimson Viper huh, Capcom is really reaching for names. :)
She kind reminds me of Mature and Vice or Vanessa from King of Fighters.

[Dr. Doom]

http://ruliweb.empas.com/ruliboard/read.htm?table=game_ps04&page=1&num=38274

It appears that all 8 original World Warriors have returned.

[Dragon Turtle]

http://ruliweb.empas.com/ruliboard/read.htm?table=game_ps04&page=1&num=38274

It appears that all 8 original World Warriors have returned.


Here is a rough translation of the interview from Famitsu.

http://streetfighterblog.blogspot.com/2008/02/rough-translation-to-interview-and.html

[Dragon Turtle]

new info and character for SF IV

IGN:

http://games.ign.com/articles/852/852216p1.html#

Capcom Blog:

http://blog.capcom.com/archives/886#more-886

First Videos of SF 4 from AOU 08:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwV8ptoRPdM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8_Gx3-_Xpk&

[ThirdMarioBro]

http://blog.capcom.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/7.jpg

http://blog.capcom.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/9.jpg

Those flat screen arcade cabinets in that last pic look gorgeous. I didn't think the new models would be that good looking.

Game is shaping up rather quickly, and looks better every time I see it.

[R-iZZy]

OMG. I hate the fact that my town is so outdated when it comes to arcade games. Please, God please, let my piss-poor arcade room actually have the funds to get this game!

[Ninjinister]

(Hoping this isn't necroposting)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=kfpXh2r72HM
http://youtube.com/watch?v=5-ZMQ7ZlCqA

Mike Bison/Balrog and Sagat are bosses in the game.

[holygrail]

Am I the only one who is disappointed that the characters look EXACTLY the same as SF2? Sure, it's pretty in 3D but so far thats all I'm seeing : SF2 done in 3D. Yawn.

[Mecha Cow]

Yeah, Ryu's design is iconic but there's no good reason for the other characters' designs not having changed a bit in over a decade.

Then again, looking at the new characters makes me think it's probably for the best they stuck with the old looks.

[R-iZZy]

I'm a little disappointed to hear Sagat and Balrog are gonna be the bosses. I understand SFIV takes place between the second and third installments, but I'm sure they can think of some boss villain. Hopefully, things will change when this game hits the consoles.

[Dr. Doom]

I demand Vega. -=Slams fist on table=-

[Spitfire]

I'm a little disappointed to hear Sagat and Balrog are gonna be the bosses. I understand SFIV takes place between the second and third installments, but I'm sure they can think of some boss villain. Hopefully, things will change when this game hits the consoles.

Don't worry 80 versions will come out, eventually they will be playable.

[Cure]

Don't worry 80 versions will come out, eventually they will be playable.

Can't argue there.

[R-iZZy]

Yeah. I guess in about 10 years, I'll be playing the Super Street Fighter IV Extreme Rapid Edition on the PS4 or the Nintendo Us by then.

[Dragon Turtle]

The latest S4 character to be revealed is El Fuerte a Mexican Wrestler.

http://www.shoryuken.com/

[cross]

.............

[gobo]

I immediately thought, "WTF? THe dragon from DBZ?? O_o" But, the silhouette is obviously not. Silly me. ^_^

[Ecto Jedi]

Am I the only one who is disappointed that the characters look EXACTLY the same as SF2? Sure, it's pretty in 3D but so far thats all I'm seeing : SF2 done in 3D. Yawn.

Are you kidding? We're getting a super-charged, 3D version of Street Fighter II, and you're disappointed? Never in my wildest dreams would I have dared picture such a game!

[Mecha Cow]

Wow, Shen Long? Like, the Shen Long, as in that SFII April Fool's joke from years ago?! What a funny coincidence, considering today's date, huh?!

[Ecto Jedi]

Any word as to when this thing'll hit consoles? I won't even dare to assume the Wii will be seeing it any time soon...Or ever.

[cross]

.............

[Dragon Turtle]

From location test reports Vega and M. Bison have been added to the cast


A first look at El Fuerte gameplay:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fjhaosvy1Aw


A new character named Rufus has also been revealed:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0hLwuBTH9M

[poiuytre]

This is just too funny. Reading the new EGM confirms that 1UP's Shane was right all along. In spite of all the statements and promises by Capcom USA, Capcom isn't internally developing SF4, instead it is outsourced to Dimps.

Developers always seem to keep it a secret when a game is being made by Dimps or TOSE. I feel like they together secretly make most of the games that we play. I recall TOSE having made RE0, which Capcom also lied about. :ohwell:

Honestly, I can't blame them for trying to keep it a secret. I like the new characters but my interest just plummeted from INSTABUY to DO NOT WANT and reading other forums shows the same reaction. Does Capcom still even have a fighting game development team of their own anymore? :sleep:

[Barkworm]

This is just too funny. Reading the new EGM confirms that 1UP's Shane was right all along. In spite of all the statements and promises by Capcom USA, Capcom isn't internally developing SF4, instead it is outsourced to Dimps.
Yeah, we've known about this for months.

[poiuytre]

That what you knew months ago was denied by Capcom and thus assumed false. If it was really known months ago, you'd assume this wouldn't be news at the official capcom forum or shoryuken.com.

[Barkworm]

Oh sorry, I didn't know they had denied it. Anyway, previews have been positive so far, so who gives a sh*t?