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Capcom returns to the Street Fighter franchise with a remarkably good title. Featuring more than enough to keep loyal fans happy and newcomers addicted, could this be the best Street Fighter ever?

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Street Fighter IV ships two million copies

NEWS by Dan Cheer 24 Feb 2009, 1:14 pm

Capcom has announced that it has shipped two million copies of Street Fighter IV.

The original Street Fighter was released in 1987, and was then followed up in 1991 by the legendary hit Street Fighter II. The series revolutionized combat systems in games, and established the fighting game genre. Since then, Street Fighter has been a global hit, selling over 500,000 arcade machines and 27 million console games.

Beginning last year, Capcom has continued to move ahead with its Street Fighter 20th anniversary project through successive releases of new arcade machines, console games, and various events such as the “Street Fighter IV National Tournament”.

Capcom appoint THQ to distribute in NZ

NEWS by Dan Cheer 11 Feb 2009, 2:20 pm

Following the demise of Red Ant, Capcom has announced its appointment of THQ as the distributor of Capcom products in Australia.

As the distributor for THQ in New Zealand, Monaco Corporation will now also be releasing these Capcom titles in the New Zealand market.

“We are excited to be working with Capcom,” said Rodney Block, General Manager – THQ Australia/NZ. “Capcom is renowned for great gaming experiences and have such incredible franchises as Street Fighter and Resident Evil. THQ are looking forward to bringing these highly-anticipated Capcom titles to gaming audiences across Australia and New Zealand.”

E3: Street Fighter IV screens and trailer

NEWS by Dan Cheer 17 Jul 2008, 10:08 am

Capcom have today released the latest Street Fighter IV trailer, as well as a whopping 29 screenshots from their upcoming title.

Street Fighter IV is due to be released for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360

Grab the trailer from GP Downloads (136MB)

Game info

Description: Street Fighter IV brings the legendary fighting series back to its roots by taking the beloved fighting moves and techniques of the original Street Fighter II, and infusing them with Capcom's latest advancements in next generation technology to create a truly extraordinary experience that will re-in... (more info)

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Street Fighter IV brings the legendary fighting series back to its roots by taking the beloved fighting moves and techniques of the original Street Fighter II, and infusing them with Capcom's latest advancements in next generation technology to create a truly extraordinary experience that will re-introduce the world to the time-honored art of virtual martial arts.

Everything that made the legendary Street Fighter II a hit in the arcades, living rooms and dormitories across the globe has been brought back in Street Fighter IV. Players will be able to play their favorite classic characters, such as Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li and Guile, along with new characters, including Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus. Characters and environments are rendered in stylized 3D, while the game is played in the classic Street Fighter 2D perspective with additional 3D camera flourishes. Six-button controls for the game return, with a host of new special moves and features integrated into the gameplay system. Street Fighter IV brings a brand new fighting game to fans the world over.

Features:

Classic “2D” Street Fighter gameplay with stunning 3D characters and environments

New special moves that go beyond any Street Fighter fan's wildest imagination, including Focus attacks, Super Combos, and the revenged-fueled Ultra Combo system.

Classic Street Fighter characters recreated for a new generation of gamers, including the original cast of Street Fighter II

New brawlers: female super-spy Crimson Viper, lucha libre wrestler El Fuerte, mixed martial artist Abel and more!

Amazing locations never seen before in a Street Fighter game

New gameplay elements provide new challenges for both newcomers and the most seasoned Street Fighter pro.