@MarkMan23 @namcogames

Madcatz is making moves when it comes to the Fight Sticks. Not content with just having Capcom licenses, they are now about to put out a few Namco branded ones as well. We recently heard about a new Tekken stick. How bout a Soulcalibur one? That’s right check the press release below.

SAN DIEGO, Oct 25, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) –

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (AMEX/TSX: MCZ) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Namco Bandai Games Inc, to produce the SOULCALIBUR(TM) V Arcade FightStick Soul Edition, a Tournament Edition fighting game controller for use with the upcoming SOULCALIBUR V videogame. The agreement gives Mad Catz worldwide rights to ship products for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoftand for the PlayStation(R)3 computer entertainment system from Sony(R).

“The FightStick product category continues to perform well for us globally and the addition of the popular SOULCALIBUR franchise leverages both our brand and market leadership.” said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. “Leveraging licenses on a global basis is part of our long term growth strategy to build our worldwide business.”

About Mad Catz

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ) is a global provider of innovative interactive entertainment products marketed primarily under its Mad Catz(R) (casual gaming), Cyborg(TM) (pro gaming), Tritton(R) (gaming audio), Saitek(R) (simulation), and Eclipse(TM) (home and office) brands. Mad Catz also develops flight simulation software through its internal ThunderHawk Studios(TM); operates flight simulation centers under its Saitek brand; operates a videogame content website under its GameShark(R) brand; publishes games under its Mad Catz brand; and distributes games and videogame products for third parties. Mad Catz distributes its products through most leading retailers offering interactive entertainment products and has offices in North America, Europe and Asia. For additional information please go to www.madcatz.com.

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Here’s some other notes about the stick from Markman

* Tago-san, the producer for SOULCALIBUR V told us at E3 2011 that he wanted a stick similar to the SSFIV Chun-Li Tournament Edition FightStick. We agreed to make something similar; but to make changes/improvements that cater to the fighting game fan and of course the SOULCALIBUR fan
* That being said, the SOUL Edition has a translucent body all around with the artwork of the Soul Edge and Soul Calibur swords tying into the case design
* The FightStick has a new button layout and has a button mapping that is unique to SOULCALIBUR. The new button layout and stick placement is following the NAMCO NOIR arcade panel layout; this layout is most reminiscent of the classic SEGA Astro City layout
* The bezel on the SOUL Edition FightStick is what we call the “EDGE” bezel; which helps give it more of a SOULCALIBUR look & feel
* The SOUL Edition uses 6 stainless steel screws; we’ve listened to your feedback and have noted that rusty screws are not appealing

So look forward to seeing some pictures of this new stick as soon as we get them!

UPDATE: Found this picture below on SD Tekken which shows a little bit of the stick. You can get a glimpse of the “edge” bezel.

#streetFighter

So we have been hearing that Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition was getting some DLC. Many have speculated but no one was quite sure what would be coming. Well today Capcom’s Derek Neal broke it down for us.

First off, “Color Pack 1” will be launching next week, on September 6th/7th. The price for this is $2.99, and buying this one pack will add 7 new colors for each character! The colors are available in pretty much all modes, but can’t be seen by people who haven’t purchased the DLC. (Also, we weren’t able to save the color palettes in replay files, so please be aware of that.)

In addition to “Color Pack 1” (and future color packs), we’re proud to announce several other DLC offerings today, which should be showing up in the next month or so.

The first of those announcements is: a set of Music Packs(!), which add new songs. Specifically, they add…all the character themes from the first two Street Fighter IIIgames, “New Generation” and “Second Impact”! But wait, there’s more. In addition to the Unlock Keys, Color Packs, and Music Packs, we’re also going to be offering Match Packs.

As some of you may know, we held a semi-secret tournament at the CAPCOM offices earlier this year, and called it Fight For the Future, 2011. We invited 16 high level SF3 players from all around the world to participate, including 4 from Japan. With these Match Packs, we are now going to bring that tournament straight to you, in the comfort of your living room. Each pack comes stocked with over an hour worth of content, and every single match is accompanied by professional commentary, recorded by the one and only: James Chen! Finally, there will be two of these Match Packs. One will cover the entire Tournament Top 8, while the other is a “best bouts” pack stocked with all the hypest matches from the event. Look forward to it later this year!

So what are my thoughts on this? Well, we knew we weren’t going to get new characters or anything like that but I can’t help but to feel it comes a little weak. One thing I would have liked to have seen is a pack that includes stages from the first two versions of Street Fighter III. What do you guys think? Is this enough for you or do you think Capcom could have come with something more?

#SFxT

As expected Capcom and Yoshinori Ono drops a bunch a bunch of news for Street Fighter X Tekken. New fighters, ew gameplay features and more .Check out trailers, pictures, gameplay video and more below.

So as you have heard, Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 is coming. Below is everything we got so far on the game. This includes, pictures, video, press releases and leaks. Check it out.

Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, and Marvel Entertainment today announced that Ultimate Marvel® vs. Capcom® 3 is in development for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®.

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 will take the epic battle to all new heights with new iconic characters from the Marvel and Capcom universes, a refined fighting system, eight new stages and new modes when it releases this November for the low MSRP of $39.99.

The highly acclaimed fighting game adds 12 new legends to the robust Marvel vs. Capcom 3 roster, bringing the total overall roster of characters up to 50. The first new characters revealed for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 include much-requested Capcom character Strider who slashes his way into the fray along with Ghost ‘n Goblins™ villain Firebrand. On the Marvel side, Ghost Rider will finally exercise his vengeance and Hawkeye will pick apart foes. More characters will be revealed in the coming months.

In addition to characters, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 features a host of enhancements and new features to improve the game’s balance and online functionality. One of the biggest additions to Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is the fan-requested Spectator Mode, which allows fighters to watch live online matches together. With multiple improvements and 12 new characters, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 brings home the ultimate fighting experience for newcomers and pros alike.

GAMEPLAY OVERVIEW
The epic rematch looms in the distance as Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 prepares to take the battle to all-new heights. With new iconic characters from the Marvel and Capcom universes, 48 characters on disc, a refined fighting system and new modes, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 continues the Capcom fighting game legacy when it releases this November for the low MSRP of $39.99.
FEATURES
• The Ultimate Roster – Twelve new legends from Marvel and Capcom join the fray, bringing the roster of characters on the disc up to 48, and a total of 50 with DLC.
• More Legends – : Includes some of the most iconic and celebrated characters from the Marvel and Capcom universes, including Strider and Firebrand from the Capcom side and Ghost Rider and Hawkeye from the Marvel universe.
• Newly Balanced – Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 offers re-balanced gameplay that will provide accessible depth for both newcomers and pros alike.
• Enhanced Modes – After many fan requests, Spectator mode is now available as part of an overall improved online experience along with other new modes and enhancements.
•Low Price – The ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom experience can be had at a low MSRP of $39.99.
Details
Genre: Fighting
Platforms: PS3™, Xbox 360®
# Players: 1-2
Release Date: November 2011
ESRB Rating: RP (T for Teen Expected)
Developer: Capcom

In addition to all that it it seems like some other info is already leaking. We are getting word that the remaining 8 characters have been leaked. Doctor Strange, Frank West, Iron Fist, Nemesis, Nova, Phoenix Wright, Rocket Raccoon and Vergil. Images have been added to the gallery.

#StreetFighter

So news has finally been released in regards to Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition‘s release for consoles. Was it gonna happen? If it was was it going to be a disc release or DLC. Details were vague up until now ut now we have a lot more to go on. Below I got some details, trailers and gameplay videos for ya. Let me know what you think.

Features

• New Playable Characters: Four new challengers enter the ring: Yun, Yang, Oni and Evil Ryu.

• All playable SSFIV characters will be unlocked out of the box, including Yun & Yang, Oni, and Evil Ryu.

• Updated Character Balancing: Features all new character balancing, further refining gameplay.

• Will launch worldwide on June 7 for $14.99 USD, while a disc version will hit stores later in the month

Updated Replay Channel

• Replay Follower: Be able to follow up to 5 separate player replays making it easier to find your favorite players’ latest replay.

• My Channel Advanced: Allows players to distribute their replay data to up to 50 players.

• Elite Channel: Watch replay data from elite players who have a rating of 3000PP or more.

#StreetFighter #SFxT

Now that the embargo has been lifted we can share some news aout Street Fighter X Tekken> So I got a few trailers as well as some gameplay footage for you. Also Capcom has released some artwork too. So far included characters include Ryu, Ken, Guile, Abel and Chun-Li on the Street Fighter side, and Kazuya, Nina, King, Marduk, and Bob from the Tekken side. Enjoy.

Features
• Dream Match Up – Dozens of playable characters including Ryu, Ken, Guile, Abel, and Chun-Li from Street Fighter® as well as Kazuya, Nina, King, Marduk, and Bob from TEKKEN®.

• Real-time Tag Battle – Fight as a team of two and switch between characters strategically.

• Familiar Controls – In SFxT, controls will feel familiar for fans of both series.

• Robust Online Modes – In addition to the online features from SSFIV, SFxT features totally upgraded online functionality and some new surprises.

#streetfighter

Thanks to a huge leak a while back, we have known about Oni for a while now. Capcom was not quite ready to spill the beans and officially acknowledge the character until now though. Oni is now available for play for Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition and Capcom has posted some pictures on him in action as well as some video clips of his Ultras. You can find all that below.

#streetfighter

Well, looks like we can all stop guessing about Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition as a trailer has just leaked to the net. The trailer not only says the game is indeed coming in the form of DLC (not a disc release as some would ahve liked) and will add Yun, Yang, Evil Ryu and Oni as playable characters. Unfortaunately it does not mention any other characters though. Also it seem that the replay channel is getting some serious enhancements such as being able to search and subscribe to particular fighters you like to watch. I have embeded the video below but the Capcops are on the prowl so be quick.

#StreetFighter

The Evil Ryu secret got let out of the bag some time ago but Capcom used their resources to stuff him right back in that bag and we have not seen or heard about him or his buddy Oni since. This week we heard that Capcom we going to make him official and here he is. Now we get to check him out in direct video and high resolution artwork. So check it out and if you are lucky enough to be near an arcade with Super Street Fighter IV, go give him a workout.

#streetfighter #Zangief

The earthquake that has hit Japan as been utterly devastating to say the least. As the people of Japan try to recover from this natural disaster, so many are homeless or hungry.

Capcom has decided to help out by dropping the price of Street Fighter IV for the iPhone to $.99 and all proceeds are going to help those affected by the earthquake. Great move on the part of Capcom. Help the suffering and get more people playing Street Fighter all in one swoop.

Thank you to everyone who has sent inquiries and wished us well during this crisis. We want to reiterate that all of our employees in the Osaka and Toyko regions are safe and well, and we thank everyone for their support.

In response to recent events, Capcom will immediately donate 100 million yen to help victims of the earthquake and communities recover from this tragedy.

For one week from today, March 15, Street Fighter IV on iPhone will be available for 99cents/115yen, and all sales of the title during this period will be donated to support earthquake relief activities.

Capcom will also suspend operations or shorten operating hours as necessary at amusement arcades and other business sites that are located in areas served by Tohoku Electric Power and Tokyo Electric Power. In addition, Capcom will refrain from holding special events.

Again, thanks to everyone who has supported Japan during this difficult time, and please help to spread the news about relief efforts.

#mvc3 @marvelvscapcom

By now we have all heard about the devistation that took place in Japan a few days ago. An huge earthquake hit and caused tsunami which has crippled the country. Thousands are missing and many are feared dead. The event is also affecting Japanese companies such as Capcom who has just announced via thier website that due to the earthquake they will be delaying the new character DLC for Marvel Vs Capcom 3 which featured Jill Valentine and Shuma-Gorath. No new date is mentioned but I think we fans can be a bit patient on this one due to the reasoning behind it.

UPDATE: Turns out the delay is only for Japan and other territories will still be able to grab the content on March 15th as planned. Speaking of grabbing content, word on the street is that some people were able to get Kill and Shuma early by simply punching in the codes that came with their Collectors Edition version of the game. How cool is that?

[Japanese Marvel Vs. Capcom Site via Adriasang]

#mvc3

By now, many of you already have gotten your hands on Marvel Vs. Capcom 3. If you are one of those people and you are also a completist, you are probably wondering what is the deal with the DLC for the game. Well Capcom released some details and images on the DLC. Check it out below.

We’ve recently announced 2 more pieces of DLC content and from looking at the comments on the wall and posts, it looks like some of you are a bit confused about what’s what and we’d like to help you out!

DLC Costume pack- Available March 1st, 2011

* New costume for Ryu, Iron Man, Captain America, Dante, Chris, and Thor
* All 6 are available for 400 Microsoft points or $5
* These are NOT included in the special edition.
* Check out the costumes here: http://www.capcom-unity.com/jgonzo/blog/2011/02/14/marvel_vs._capcom_3_media_explosion

Shadow Mode- Available March 1st, 2011

* The first Shadow Mode pack will include teams and AI from three Capcom staff members, including producer Ryota Niitsuma, associate producer Akihito Kadowaki, and a QA tester.
* The first pack is scheduled for release on March 1st, 2011 with more packs becoming available for download at a later date. If you ever wanted to say you beat the producer of Marvel vs. Capcom 3 at his own game, this is your best shot.
* These are NOT included in the special edition.
* Pricing is currently undetermined.

Bought the special edition of MvC3? You get Jill and Shuma Gorath! Available March 15th, 2011.

* The SE version of the game comes with downloadable characters, Jill and Shuma Gorath. You may redeem these characters on March 15, 2011. We did not intentionally delay the DLC characters as we know how badly our fans want to play them. This was an unfortunate technical issue and we apologize for them not being available today.
* For PS3 copies of the special edition, your PSN code is printed on the back of your art book. On March 15th, your PSN code will be available for activation. If you attempt to enter your code before March 15, 2011, PSN will tell you that it’s an invalid code.
* For Xbox 360 copies of the special edition, we will send you your Xbox LIVE DLC code on March 15, 2011. To register your email with our system, please visit: marvelvscapcom3.com/redeemand follow the step by step instructions. The code on the back of your art book is NOT a Xbox LIVE code but rather, the code you input into our redeem site.
* Jill and Shuma-Gorath is the only DLC that comes with the special edition. Buying the special edition does not also make you eligible for other DLC.
* Jill and Shuma-Gorath will still be available for purchase on March 15, 2011 for the people who did not buy the Special Edition. Each character will cost $5 or 400 Microsoft points.
* What’s the point of the special edition then you ask? For the same $10 premium that you pay for Jill and Shuma Gorath, you’ll also get a steel case, custom sleeve, 48-page artbook, and 1-month free of Marvel Digital Comics.

I’m actually sort of surprised that Capcom is doing costumes for this game. I figured when I saw that they did skins for the original costumes that that was their way of approaching the costume issue. Interesting.

#MVC3

I know what you are thinking, “We been knew Galactus was in the game. Even seen footage of him in action”. That’s because some video recently leaked showing the boss in battle but today Capcom has officially announced the character and even gave him his own trailer. Peep how you not only have to fight Big G but before you even get your hands on him you have to battle two of his heralds at at the same time!

@Yoshi_OnoChin

Capcom Unity is having a question and answer session with Yoshinori Ono. Fans will be able to get their questions asked. No telling how much concrete info will come of the event but maybe we’ll get some long standing questions surrounding Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition answers. The session starts at 9 am PST (12 pm EST)

Live TV : Ustream

#StreetFighter

By now most people know that Super Street Fighter IV is coming out for the Nintendo 3DS in March. Did you know that there is another fighting game coming out for the new handheld around the same time? Dead Or Alive: Dimensions is also on its way. Now if you are a true fighting game nut, then maybe you’ll pick up both titles. However if you can only offord to drop cash for one, it is likely Super Street Fighter IV. Team Ninja’s Yosuke Hayashi seems to know that and is looking to take some of the wind out of Capcom’s sails and term Joe Public’s opinion to Dead or Alive.

“Street Fighter is a 2D fighting game. But for us, Dead Or Alive is a 3D fighting game – so [Capcom has] a limitation with Street Fighter. As a 3D fighting game we have a lot of possibility and it is natural to convey it to 3DS.”

“[Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition] has a figurine battle. We are in the fighting game genre, and they’re not fighting!”

Does that make you want Dead or Alive any more than you already did (or didn’t)?

[Official Nintendo Magazine UK]