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Description
The fourth entry in the classic weapons-based fighting series comes to
PS3. In Soulcalibur IV, the epic struggle between the spirit sword,
Soul Calibur, and the cursed sword, Soul Edge, continues with
revelations about this ongoing story as fighters from across the galaxy
seek the powerful swords for their own goals and to face the ultimate
judgment. Propelling the franchise into the next-generation,
Soulcalibur IV flexes its graphical muscles to shows its visual
brilliance with a new look for both allies and enemies.
THE FORCE IS STRONG WITH SOULCALIBUR® IV
NAMCO BANDAI Games and LucasArts Announce Landmark Partnership
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, (January 9, 2008) – Swords and Lightsabers will be
drawn as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. and LucasArts today announced
that iconic Star Wars characters will appear in Soulcalibur® IV for the
PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game
and entertainment system from Microsoft. As part of this monumental
collaboration, the Sith Lord Darth Vader will appear as a guest
character in the PLAYSTATION3 system version of the title, and Jedi
Master Yoda will be available for the Xbox 360. Delivering a robust
offering of new gameplay modes and enhanced features, Soulcalibur IV
will raise the bar of excellence for all next-generation fighting
games.
“It is quite rare that two publishers of this caliber are able
to collaborate on this level to create a top notch entertainment
experience for next-generation platforms.” said Makoto Iwai, executive
vice president and COO at NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “In the
entertainment industry, LucasArts possesses some of the most
recognizable characters and franchises in the world. We’re thrilled to
integrate their historic characters into one of our most treasured
brands”
“We’re very excited to work with NAMCO BANDAI and be a part of their
efforts to take Soulcalibur to the next level,” said Kevin Kurtz,
director of marketing at LucasArts. “Adding our iconic Star Wars
characters to NAMCO BANDAI’s great game franchise is a match made in
heaven,and we think Darth Vader and Yoda will be formidable opponents
in the game.”
Shown in true high-definition graphics, Soulcalibur IV offers
an entirely new battle system that promises to revolutionize the
fighting game genre. Featuring an expanded customization mode,
Soulcalibur IV allows players to personalize a character to look and
perform as they desire. Also, for the first time in the franchise,
customized characters or original favorites can be taken online to
challenge others for the top spot of this timeless series. Developed by
Project Soul, the legendary team behind Soul Blade® and Soulcalibur®
I-III, Soulcalibur IV is set to reinvent the brand and reintroduce the
fighting genre to new and existing fans alike.
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