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Sony has announced a new RPG title for the PlayStation 3 by the name of Demon's Souls.  Billed as a spiritual successor to the Japanese only PS1 RPG King's Field, not much is known about the game at this point.




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For those of you unfamiliar with Namco's Soul Calibur series, it's the one with the slew of weird characters vying for two powerful swords--soul calibur and soul edge--to rule, destroy, or save the world, and most of the time they look exceptionally good while doing it. Soul Calibur IV continues that trend with 33 characters seeking to use the swords to accomplish their own (often selfish) desires, including two bonus "guest" characters from the Star Wars universe: the legendary Darth Vader and the mysterious "apprentice" from the upcoming Force Unleashed. Though the game clearly fails to revolutionize the genre, it accomplishes everything it sets out to do quite well, and the addition of online play and a very robust character creation system keep the game addictive.

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As with any fighting game, Soul Calibur IV pits you against an onslaught of characters that you must take down by lowering their health bar with flashy moves and powerful combos. Namco also included a soul gauge feature that changes color depending on your performance; block too often or receive too many strong attacks and the gauge will start flashing red, entering a "soul crush" state, at which point you're vulnerable to a one-hit KO attack called a critical finish. To keep things fresh (and because it's mildly entertaining to witness characters fighting in customizable undergarments), equipment destruction is a vital component of any fight; equipment condition is displayed in a three slot vertical bar designating head, upper body, and lower body gear, and enough attacks to the same area will break the equipment.

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After three years of anticipation, fighting fans will finally be ready to wrap their hands around Soul Caliber IV this summer, as publisher Namco Bandai has announced that the next iteration in the franchise will hit on July 29.

Namco Bandai also announced the details on the limited edition of the game, which will also hit on July 29 for $79.99. Extras for this edition include a comic book, additional customization options, and a tournament kit.

Hit the link to visit the game's official website.

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Namco Bandai has published new screenshots of Soulcalibur IV for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. The game is scheduled for a Summer 2008 release.

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Kneel. Place hands on either side of the ceramic-like object. Wait. A sudden urge takes you, spewing the remains of a previous ingestion. You glance at what was just created; between the remains of what were once good ideas you see those extra things you tacked on that seemed like a quick fix at the time but ultimately caused their own regurgitation. You lament at the pain you caused yourself, but deep down you can feel that the pain is still there.

So what have you been eating? Or in this case, what have various developers been feeding the ceramic bowl in question, the Wii? Their own regurgitation, that's what - and a little bit of Nintendo's own leftovers for good measure. The Wii is the one that's sick, suffering from delirious spells of minigame collections, shoddy ports, forced motion control schemes, and God knows what else.

A little examination is in order. Five case studies have been prepared, each a different opinion of how Wii software appears. Some of it isn't too pretty – but fear not, we might even discover a cure. So lean back, relax, and try not to throw that Wii remote into the tv.

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In a surprising and shocking bit of news, Star Wars characters, Darth Vader and Yoda, will be joining the fighting ranks in Soul Calibur IV for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.

Regarding the characters, 1UP has provided exclusive details stating that "Darth Vader will be in the PS3 version and Yoda will be in the Xbox 360 version". In addition, there is speculation of the possibility of other Star Wars veterans being available in the form of "paid-for downloadable content."

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Sony Computer Entertainment has released the first screens of Coded Soul for the PSP. The game is set for Japanese release early next year in February 2008. There is no word of a North American release at this time. 

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Namco Bandai has released new screenshots of Soulcalibur IV for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. The screens reveal an intense battle taking place between Sophitia and Astaroth. Soulcalibur IV is scheduled for a 2008 release.

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NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. informed GameBump today that Soulcalibur Legends has shipped to retailers throughout North America for the Nintendo Wii.

Soulcalibur Legends boasts the following features:

• Wii Exclusive -  Designed specifically for the Nintendo Wii, use the Wii remote and Nunchuk to master a character’s suite of attacks in order to unify the pieces of Soul Edge
• Unique Ally System - Switch between the various characters encountered throughout the quest to gain more versatility in every situation
• Classic Soulcalibur Roster - Play and level up as one of several renowned Soulcalibur characters as you follow their path within history and level up through the ranking system
• New Enemies and Bosses -  Sword fighting capabilities are pushed to the limit as players encounter a lineup of new enemies and large scale bosses
• Weapon progression Weapons evolve with your experience, giving you added control and more powerful attacks

The game carries a $49.99 price tag.

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New images of Namco Bandai's Soulcalibur IV for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 are in and viewable at the link. The title is set for a 2008 release.

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