SC IV: Darth Vader & Yoda DLC Now Available!

October 23, 2008

The console-exclusive Star Wars characters for Soulcalibur IV are now available for both systems.  Darth Vader is up for download from Xbox Live for 400 points (~$5) while Yoda is up on PSN for $4.99.  Check the link below for screens of the two versus each other.

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Hori Street Fighter IV Arcade Sticks Unveiled!

October 10, 2008

Hori had their brand spanking new Street Fighter IV arcade sticks on display recently during Tokyo Game Show!  The sticks should be familiar to most as they are pretty much the same good old Hori sticks we have come to know and love, with an artistic SFIV flair.  The PS3 arcade stick is essentially a Hori Real Arcade PRO 3 and the Xbox 360 arcade stick is a Fighting Stick EX2.  Check our Arcade Stick section for more information on the new goods!


First Tekken 6 BR Console Screens

October 9, 2008

Impress Game Watch has unveiled the first batch of Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion screen shots from the upcoming Fall 2009 console release for both the PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360.  The console ports are currently only 40% complete. They also posted up a short trailer for T6BR.  Check out the screens and trailer by clicking below!


TEKKEN 6 On Xbox 360

October 8, 2008

In a GameSpot Interview from Tokyo Game Show, Katsuhiro Harada revealed Tekken 6 would not only be coming to PS3 but to the Xbox 360 as well!  Game is expected to hit console Fall 2009.  More news as we get it.  Interview can be seen after clicking the link below.

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TEKKEN 6 Not Coming To PS3! But Bloodline Rebellion Is!

October 7, 2008

Namco Bandai held a special press conference yesterday (just a few days before Tokyo Game Show), where they went over new and upcoming titles and other special announcements.  One of the announcements was that Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion will be heading to the PLAYSTATION 3 (no word when) and will have MORE content than the arcade version (big surprise!)… IGN was at the event and mentioned in their latest podcast that the PS3 will NOT be getting the regular version of Tekken 6, which was released late 2007 in arcades.  More news as we get it!


Street Fighter IV Boxart Revealed

September 23, 2008

Capcom-Unity has revealed the boxart for Street Fighter IV for both the US and UK versions.  The US version features Chun-Li on the front while the UK version features Ryu.  Check the jump for an image of each.   The game will be available for both the PS3 and Xbox 360 video game consoles early next year.

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Soul Calibur IV Receives Balance Patch

September 23, 2008

The balance patch, Version 1.03, is now live for both the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Soul Calibur IV.  The patch includes various character changes such as the removal of Ivy’s WS B infinite and Yoshimitsu’s aB+K(CH) to 3AB no longer able to connect.

Source: Soul Calibur News


REVIEW: inPin PLAY CONVERTER!

September 5, 2008

Thanks to laugh for providing us with the best converter since sliced bread!  The inPin PLAY CONVERTER hails out of the Korean market and is already taking praise as one of the best PS2 to PS3 USB converters out there!  With our unrelenting love for arcade sticks we were VERY excited to review this product, you can read all about it by clicking the link below!

inPin PLAY CONVERTER REVIEW


REVIEW: SOULCALIBUR IV

July 31, 2008

After having a few weeks of play time with Soulcalibur IV, we’ve finally compiled our thoughts and feelings about the latest tale of souls and swords… Our very own Masakun has put together a very comprehensive review of Soulcalibur IV, click below and check it out!

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GREAT DEAL: New Exclusive Hori Real Arcade Pro Sticks!

July 29, 2008

SD TEKKEN’s good friend Stridajin has started selling the exclusive Amazon.co.jp edition Hori Real Arcade Pro sticks for the PlayStation 2 and PS3!  Don’t miss out on this great deal for two quality arcade sticks, for the lowest price on the web guaranteed! Click below for more information on how to order from Stridajin!

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SOULCALIBUR IV OUT NOW!

July 29, 2008

Just a quick reminder to everyone!  Namco Bandai’s latest installment in the Soulcalibur series is now available in stores!  Soulcalibur IV brings a fresh new experience that is already much better than the previous entry in the series.  SC IV is available for both the Xbox360 and PLAYSTATION 3 consoles.  For more information on Soulcalibur IV’s release, click below!

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Soul Calibur IV Sticks On Sale At Amazon

July 15, 2008

The SOUL CALIBUR IV Arcade Sticks were released last week and are now selling for a discounted price on Amazon. The PS3 stick is going for $41.99 and $51.99 for the Xbox 360 stick, don’t miss out on this deal!

Playstation 3 SOUL CALIBUR IV Arcade Stick

Xbox 360 Fighting Stick EX 2 SOUL CALIBUR IV Arcade Stick


SOUL CALIBUR IV Is Right Around The Corner!

June 28, 2008

Namco Bandai’s Soul Calibur IV will be unleashed on both the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 late next month, July the 29th! We’re excited and hoping it will hold us over until the eventual release of TEKKEN 6 on consoles! Make sure you preorder your copy of Soul Calibur IV today! Click below to see all the latest character art and CG renders!

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Soul Calibur IV Arcade Sticks

June 7, 2008

Fans of Hori’s smaller arcade sticks for the will be pleased to know that both the PS3’s Fighting Stick 3 and the Xbox 360’s Fighting Stick EX2 are being repackaged for Soul Calibur IV’s late July release. The SCIV themed sticks are identical to their previous incarnations and feature Soul Calibur IV themed artwork. They will be available in stores by the end of this month. Click below for more images of the sticks!

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Hori Arcade Stick Mania!

June 5, 2008

Hori sure has been busy as of late in their arcade stick department… They recently released the Hori Real Arcade PRO 2 SA and since then have announced the Amazon Editions of the Hori Real Arcade PRO and Hori Real Arcade PRO 3. The most recent announcement from Hori is for the Xbox 360 and it’s new Hori Real Arcade PRO EX. Click below for more information on the latest wave of arcade sticks from Hori!

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Street Fighter IV Is Coming Home!

June 4, 2008

Capcom recently announced that their upcoming Street Fighter IV will see a release on the PS3, Xbox 360 and Microsoft and Windows based PCs. The granddaddy of the genre is finally back! The arcade release is still scheduled for July of this year with the console release date showing up on GameStop’s site as February 2009. Looks like we still have quite some time to wait! Click below for full press release and the latest trailer and screen shots!

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The Ant Commandos PS2 To PS3 Converter Review!

May 7, 2008

The Ant Commandos just dropped off their latest product to us, a PS2 to PS3 converter! While mainly marketed for use with guitar controllers and use with Rock Band & Guitar Hero III, we couldn’t help to test it out with Tekken and our weapons of choice… You know how much we love our arcade sticks, so we were itchin’ to test this new converter out with all of our games and arcade sticks! Check out our review of it below!

The Ant Commandos Universal PS2 To PS3 Converter Review

You can purchase the converter here.


DR ONLINE Update Now Live!

April 17, 2008

The T5DR ONLINE Update is now live for the American version of the game. To download, simply enter the game and a window will pop up asking if you’d like to update. Among the new features are a new “Pickup Match” option, room naming, “Next Turn” alerts, and more.

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T5DR ONLINE Update Coming Soon!

March 11, 2008

The Japanese version of Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection ONLINE will be getting a nice free update on March 18th! Included in this update is vibration support for Dual Shock 3 controllers and some new options to help streamline the online experience! You can now play a quick 1 on 1 battle through the ‘PICKUP MATCH’ option… Battle lobbies will now show room names instead of player host names as well. Also, if you don’t have a Dual Shock 3 yet… They will be released in North America on April 15th for an MSRP of $54.99. If you can’t wait, just import it from Play-Asia where there are already three colors available! Click below for more details!

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Play-Asia Year Of The Rat “Lucky Sale!”

February 13, 2008

Just want to give a heads up to all of our readers and others who find pleasure in geeky purchases… Play-Asia is having their annual Lunar new year’s sale! This year’s “Lucky Sale” is to commemorate the year of the Rat. Check below for over 5,000 bargains at incredibly low prices! Plus a chance to win fantastic prizes, including Xbox 360™, PS3™, Wii™, NDS™ Lite, PSP™ Slim & Lite consoles & more!

PLAY-ASIA – YEAR OF THE RAT “LUCKY SALE!”