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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Play-Asia Summer Sale!

July 11, 2008

Play-Asia is bringing the deals this Summer!  Just today, Play-Asia started a special 25% off all items Summer Sale!  There are tons of good deals on the site, check out our recommendations and full sale details by clicking below!

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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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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.


Slagcoin’s Joystick Controller Page

May 4, 2008

Slagcoin has put together an excellent resource site filled with tons of information on all things joysticks.  Slagcoin’s Joystick Controller Page has all the diagrams and measurements you’d need if you were to create a joystick from scratch.  The page is an excellent resource tool for the joystick noob and connoisseur alike.  Check it out!

slagcoin’s Joystick Controller Page


Play-Asia Easter Egg Sale!

March 27, 2008

Play-Asia is running a special promotion where all orders placed before Monday, March 31st get discounted by 20%*! Now is a good time to pick up a Tougeki 2007 T5DR DVD or one of the new Dual Shock 3 controllers! Check out SD TEKKEN’s hot picks for this sale by clicking below!

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Hori Real Arcade Pro 2 SA Is Coming!

March 9, 2008

We know Hori promised a Real Arcade Pro 3 SA long ago before it eventually got scrapped… But this time they’ve announced a new SA (Sanwa) style arcade stick for the PlayStation 2 console.  The SA features all Sanwa parts and models a darker graphite metal plate and blue/gray buttons. Preorders begin March 10th in Japan and the arcade stick will only be available on Hori’s web store.  The stick is slated for a release on April 17th for 10,000 Yen (About $97.35 at the time this article was put together).  Keep checking for any/all updates regarding this stick!  Hopefully it actually comes out this time!

SOURCE – Hori Real Arcade Pro 2 SA Item Page


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!”


No Country For Old Arcades

February 6, 2008

GameTap has posted their second article on their recurring feature on the arcade scene(or lack thereof) in the United States. The previous article focused on the legendary arcade, Sunnyvale Golfland, and now the newest feature focuses on Keystone II one of Northern California’s best kept secrets! If you look closely enough, you’ll see SDT veteran, insanelee in the article! Click below for the full story!

GameTap – No Country For Old Arcades: Keystone II


Smash & Brawl!

January 30, 2008

Get ready for the big fight! Just before this coming weekend, Super Smash Bros. Brawl will unleash it’s fury into homes all across Japan. The very popular Smash Bros. series’ third installment is garnering hype and attention everywhere on the web… And now, we can finally reveal our inside scoop! Thanks to PORTRAITofRUIN for the heads up! Click below for our short feature which reveals the game’s opening sequence and a full playable roster list!

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The Force Is With Soul Calibur IV!

January 9, 2008

While guest characters in Soul Calibur games isn’t necessarily a big surprise… The addition of these two characters IS. Two of the most recognizable Star Wars characters, Darth Vader and Yoda make an appearance in the upcoming Soul Calibur IV! 1UP.COM unveiled the midochlorian infused duo earlier today, all the while shocking Soul Calibur fans and Star Wars fans alike! Cross your fingers for more Tekken character cameos in SC! :P Click below for the newest trailer & screen shots featuring Yoda and Vader…

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GET YOUR SHOCK ON!

December 31, 2007

Those of you who have PLAYSTATION 3 systems or even those of you who are planning on getting one… Sony’s DUAL SHOCK 3 is a must own for any PS3 owner! For about a year the PS3 was without rumble, but now we can get rid of those pesky SIXAXIS controllers and graduate up to what the original PS3 controller should have been, the DUAL SHOCK 3! Play-Asia has a great price for the DS3, don’t wait until April or maybe even later!!! Get one today! For more information on the DUAL SHOCK 3 click below!

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New Street Fighter IV Info!

December 6, 2007

The grand daddy of all fighting games rocked the world not too long ago when Street Fighter IV was officially announced… Just today EGM & 1UP unveiled that their January 2008 issue will have a huge cover story on Street Fighter IV! In addition to the magazine coverage, 1UP will be doing a four week long feature that focuses on the new game! For all the details and the latest in game screen shot, check out the article below!

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Soul Calibur IV Playable At CES 2008!

December 5, 2007

Namco Bandai Games will be showing off their goods at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show early January… They have confirmed that Soul Calibur IV will be playable! This industry invite only event is part of a ‘special unveiling’ for Namco… There are hints that they will also reveal a new character for SC IV at the show! SDTEKKEN will be on hand at CES and hopefully Namco will have a Tekken 6 arcade machine playable for us as well… Right Namco? ;)

SOURCE – KOTAKU.COM – Soul Calibur IV Playable at CES


STREET FIGHTER IV!

October 17, 2007

Earlier today at Capcom’s media event in London… STREET FIGHTER IV was announced for release in 2008! A short animated clip of Ken and Ryu fighting was shown to the gaming press, but no further details were given. This is huge news for fighting game fans everywhere! So gamers rejoice… the original king of fighting games is making it’s return next year! Don’t call it a comeback! Click below to watch the first trailer for STREET FIGHTER IV!

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NEWEST TEKKEN 6 UPDATES!

September 13, 2007

With the 45th annual AM Show now underway in Tokyo, Japan… Tekken fans all over the world expect to be spoiled with TONS of info on the latest installment of our favorite series! Tekken 6 is being shown in full force! Complete with a new arcade opening sequence and an upgraded gameplay build, make sure you keep your eyes on our T6 section for updates throughout the week/weekend!

TEKKEN 6 NEWS BLOG

Oh yea! Click below for the new Tekken 6 arcade opening video!

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