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Soul Calibur V announced
by Steve Watts, May 11, 2011 2:50pm PDTHopping on-board the fighting game revival, Namco Bandai has officially announced that Soul Calibur V is in development for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Andriasang reports that the game was announced at the "Step Up Dubai 2011" event. The game takes place 17 years after Soul Calibur IV, and more details will be coming at E3 in June. It's aiming for a 2012 launch.
The company showed off a cinematic-only teaser trailer, which introduces the new main character, Patrocles. Namco Bandai also set up a countdown site in April, which is expected to be the official Soul Calibur V site once the countdown ends today at 10 am PST.
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Namco Bandai officially announced Soul Calibur V today, in development for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. So far all we have is a cinematic teaser-trailer and a promise of more details at E3.
Namco Bandai officially announced Soul Calibur V today, in development for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. So far all we have is a cinematic teaser-trailer and a promise of more details at E3. : Shacknews
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- main character is Sophita's son
- generational game. A lot of newer/younger fighters with some of old cast
- views 1-4 as a single tale, 5 is start of new one
- more emphasis on short swords than long/double swords
- gameplay mechanics revamped. Supposed to have SC feel but lighter with greater emphasis on precision
- many improvements to online play. Supposed to be less "heavy" and matches feel less clunky
- create a fighter will return, no details yet
- guest fighters will return, no names mentioned yet
More to come at E3
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